A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
Work hours of the position are 6:00am - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, except during emergency operation events. Performs a variety of public works projects including the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and bridges.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed with considerable independence under the general administrative direction of the Highway Lead Foreman.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Ø Regularly operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment: Mowers of various sizes, leaf vacuum, leaf blower, tractor, infield groomer, backhoe, and other specialized equipment. Drives trucks, front end loaders, plows snow/treats roads and utilizes other equipment as may be required. Ø Responsible for undertaking manual labor tasks incidental to the operation of assigned equipment, such as loading and unloading of material and the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled work on construction and maintenance projects. Ø Services and maintains equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments; reports need for any repairs to supervisor. Ø Operates on an emergency and seasonal basis trucks and equipment for winter snow removal and other seasonal cleanup operations.
Other Job Functions:
Ø Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent, technical and managerial coursework, including computers desirable; plus three (3) years progressively responsible experience in municipal public works; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. CDL-B preferred.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand and power tools used in municipal maintenance work. Knowledge of work hazards, safety practices and traffic laws relating to equipment operation and the operation of equipment under inclement conditions (Town of Raymond Safety Manual Policies). Knowledge in operation and care of maintenance and construction equipment. Ability to understand, follow and give oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, Town officials, employees and the general public. Knowledge of functions, operating methods and care required for the heavy and light equipment used in highway projects.
Education:
Attends additional classes/trainings relative to position.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed under the following conditions: The nature of this position requires participation in physical activities, including excessive heavy lifting and carrying; therefore, the employee is required to be in, and maintain, upper and lower body strength and good overall physical condition. Works frequently outdoors under varying weather conditions; heat, cold, wet, icy slippery, muddy, noisy, etc. Frequently work is performed with exposure to fumes and noise from operating motors, requiring standing and considerable walking with a possibility of cuts from sharp-edge tools and parts, and burns from hot surfaces of motor and exhaust pipes. Also exposed to herbicides, pesticides, fuels, solvents and other chemicals. Must be available 24 hours a day in case of emergencies.
Pay:
$21.50 - $25.40 per hour
Benefits:
AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance
