What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL (Roads and Bridges) position at Laurens County?
Description
PAY: $19.13/hour
Department: Roads and Bridges
This document is not a contract of employment. Employment is at-will.
Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.
The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
This position operates a CDL vehicle to transport material. It may also operate light equipment and perform a variety of laboring tasks.
Essential Job Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
PAY: $19.13/hour
Department: Roads and Bridges
This document is not a contract of employment. Employment is at-will.
Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.
The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
This position operates a CDL vehicle to transport material. It may also operate light equipment and perform a variety of laboring tasks.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates a CDL vehicle to haul gravel, dirt, asphalt, and other materials
- Efficiently tailgate spreads gravel on gravel roads
- Operates a front-end loader to load trucks and move material
- Patches pavement using tar and gravel patching machine
- Operates steel wheel roller to assist in the laying of asphalt.
- Operates equipment with supervision to clean and shape small sections of ditches
- Assists in the maintenance of county bridges.
- Performs daily checks of oil and fluid levels and tires on equipment and machinery.
- Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
- Performs various laboring tasks as required
- May be required to perform all the job duties of lower-grade road department positions
- Possible on-call evenings, nights, and weekends for emergency related work
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, with experience in maintaining facilities; or equivalent experience or knowledge in areas such as landscaping, general maintenance, and/or general construction
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for two to three years.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Abilities to adapt, plan and perform maintenance under changing conditions
- Knowledge of and ability to operate small engines and hand tools
- Have good customer service, oral and written communication skills
- The work schedule standard is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on call evenings, nights and weekends for emergency related work
- Must pass drug screening test prior to employment and submit to random drug tests as per Laurens County policies and procedures
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver’s license issued by the State of South Carolina for the type of vehicle operated (Class A or B CDL/with air brakes).
Salary : $19