What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Truck Driver position at County of Santa Barbara?
Description
The County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for Extra-Help Heavy Truck Driver in Santa Barbara.
Civil Service Rule (CSR) 905 Extra-Help Appointments: An extra-help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies.
Benefits will be offered once extra-help employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.
THE POSITION: Under general direction, drives diesel tractor-trailer combinations of four or more axles in transporting refuse and recyclable material; performs skilled work in the operation of loaders and other power equipment at refuse transfer stations and landfills; and performs related duties as required.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE Will Have
Examples of Duties
Knowledge of: mechanical operations and maintenance of diesel tractor-trailer combinations and heavy equipment; safe work practices; California Dept. of Motor Vehicles guidelines for truck inspections and regulations related to operating semi-tractor trailers with multiple axles; and basic math.
Ability to: operate a diesel tractor-trailer combination in a safe and efficient manner; obtain California Department of Motor Vehicles tanker endorsement; read and understand operating manuals, procedures and policies; write legibly to maintain logs; follow written and oral instructions; and work well with others.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: mechanical operations and basic maintenance of loaders, dump trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and forklifts.
Ability to: operate loaders, dump trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner; and identify hazardous wastes.
Supplemental Information: Work schedule varies and includes holidays and weekends. Working conditions involve operating a truck and/or loader for ten-hour shift. Environmental conditions include exposure to wind, dust, rain, and hot and cold weather, as well as hazardous materials.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
Qualified applications that meet the employment standards and the conditions of the position will be sent to the hiring department for consideration. The hiring department will review applications to determine the most qualified applicants to invite for selection interviews.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded tocheck spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM; Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at: www.sbcountyjobs.com .
Collin Graham, Recruiter: cgraham@countyofsb.org
The County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for Extra-Help Heavy Truck Driver in Santa Barbara.
Civil Service Rule (CSR) 905 Extra-Help Appointments: An extra-help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies.
Benefits will be offered once extra-help employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.
THE POSITION: Under general direction, drives diesel tractor-trailer combinations of four or more axles in transporting refuse and recyclable material; performs skilled work in the operation of loaders and other power equipment at refuse transfer stations and landfills; and performs related duties as required.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE Will Have
- Ability to operate a manual transmission semi-truck trailer
- Flexibility, a positive attitude, and an impeccable character
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers
- Ability to prepare and write clear and concise daily work reports which will be turned in at the end of the work day
- Ability to work well independently and as a team player
- Ability to be open to change and new information, and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
- The ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyzing and projecting consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
- Two (2) or more years of experience driving semi-truck, tractor with a 48 foot or larger trailer
- Wheel loader experience which includes loading different size trailers
- Demonstrated ability in using a weighing system to load various payload sizes
- Computer savvy
Examples of Duties
- Operates a diesel tractor-trailer combination of four or more axles in transporting refuse and recyclable material; maintains operator log; and computes axle weights to ensure that load is within legal limits.
- Operates loaders for compacting and loading of refuse and recyclable materials into trucks for transfer to other sites; and operates other equipment including dump trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and forklifts.
- Performs minor repairs and servicing of equipment.
- Possession of a valid California Class A Driver’s License and one year of Class A driving experience operating diesel tractor-trailer combinations of four or more axles; OR,
- Possession of a valid California Class A Driver’s License and experience as a Maintenance Worker II or Refuse Checker with Santa Barbara County, including 2000 hours of Class A driving experience operating diesel tractor-trailer combinations of four or more axles; OR,
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: mechanical operations and maintenance of diesel tractor-trailer combinations and heavy equipment; safe work practices; California Dept. of Motor Vehicles guidelines for truck inspections and regulations related to operating semi-tractor trailers with multiple axles; and basic math.
Ability to: operate a diesel tractor-trailer combination in a safe and efficient manner; obtain California Department of Motor Vehicles tanker endorsement; read and understand operating manuals, procedures and policies; write legibly to maintain logs; follow written and oral instructions; and work well with others.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: mechanical operations and basic maintenance of loaders, dump trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and forklifts.
Ability to: operate loaders, dump trucks, water trucks, bobcats, and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner; and identify hazardous wastes.
Supplemental Information: Work schedule varies and includes holidays and weekends. Working conditions involve operating a truck and/or loader for ten-hour shift. Environmental conditions include exposure to wind, dust, rain, and hot and cold weather, as well as hazardous materials.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
Qualified applications that meet the employment standards and the conditions of the position will be sent to the hiring department for consideration. The hiring department will review applications to determine the most qualified applicants to invite for selection interviews.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded tocheck spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM; Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at: www.sbcountyjobs.com .
Collin Graham, Recruiter: cgraham@countyofsb.org