Incumbent serves as Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer for Wabash County Highway Department, responsible for maintaining county roads, operating heavy equipment, and performing related maintenance and labor duties.

DUTIES:

Operates various trucks and/or heavy equipment in clearing and maintaining County roads and rights-of-way and hauling road materials, including dump and delivery truck, fork lift, back hoe, man lift, sand blaster, pallet jack, test tank, overhead crane, belt sander, mowers, chain saws, asphalt roller, chipper, gradall, grader, power broom, loaders, distributor, pressure washers cutting torch, drill press, grinder, welding equipment, and tractors. Flags traffic as needed. Operates various hand/power tools, including hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle and compressor, ratchet, files, mop, broom, steam cleaner, driver, shovel, post driver, and gauges. Loads, hauls, and dumps materials, including, but not limited to, crushed stone, rock, sand, and salt. Removes snow and ice from County roads using appropriate equipment. Performs culvert maintenance, including cleaning and replacing culverts. Regularly checks trucks and equipment to ensure proper fluid levels and mechanical functions, including checking tires and lights. Clears landscaping, brush and tree limbs from County rights-of-way, mows and clears brush from roadside, trims overhanging brush and cuts down trees along roads. Clears dead animals and debris from roadways. highway/truck/equip/laborer Performs building and ground maintenance, including County building for 4-H as needed. Installs, replaces, and repairs traffic signs, loads trucks with front-end loaders, and assists co-workers as needed or directed. Serves on 24-hour call and responds to emergencies from off-duty status. Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to meet all hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and drug test. Knowledge of and ability to use and interpret equipment operation manuals, engineering/mechanical terminology and language. Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to prepare field reports and/or various documents. Basic knowledge of mechanics of light and heavy equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Ability to safely operate various trucks and/or heavy equipment, including dump and delivery truck, fork lift, back hoe, man lift, sand blaster, pallet jack, test tank, overhead crane, belt sander, mowers, chain saws, asphalt roller, chipper, gradall, grader, power broom, loaders, distributor, pressure washers cutting torch, drill press, grinder, welding equipment, and tractors. Ability to safely operate, protect, and maintain a variety of hand and/or power tools, including, but not limited to, hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle and compressor, ratchet, files, mop, broom, steam cleaner, driver, shovel, post driver, and gauges. Ability to physically perform duties, including sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at waist, reaching, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping objects, and hearing sounds/communication. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements. Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. highway/truck/equip/laborer Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons. Ability to effectively communicate orally and i writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the general public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form. Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, plan and layout assigned work projects, and read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts, and maps. Ability to compute, perform simple arithmetic calculations, such as completing time sheets, materials needed, and square footage. Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond to emergencies from off-duty status. Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours and occasionally travel out of town for training, but not overnight. Possession of a valid Indiana drivers license, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class B with airbrakes, and a demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent works according to daily work schedule determined by supervisor and/or flexible, customary routine, with work periodically reviewed in progress and upon completion of specific duties. Incumbent refers to supervisor for unusual situations, such as road distortions and conditions effecting public safety. Incumbent reports directly to Highway Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT

Incumbent performs duties which require moderate physical exertion, including sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at waist, reaching, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping objects, and hearing sounds/communication. highway/truck/equip/laborer

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbent performs the majority of duties outdoors and/or in a truck or heavy equipment, and is frequently exposed to normal hazards associated with maintaining roads, including machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, extreme temperatures, icy and wet surroundings, and inclement weather. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others, including wearing protective clothing such as, hats, gloves, and ear protection. Incumbent may be exposed to violent/irate individuals. Incumbent may be required to serve on 24-hour call and respond to emergencies from off-duty status. Incumbent occasionally works extended, evening, and/or weekend hours and occasionally travels out of town for training, but not overnight.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$23.25 - $24.65 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time