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Bingham County TRUCK DRIVER IN TRAINING in Blackfoot, Idaho
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Bingham County
Established: February 28, 2024
Truck Driver In Training
Revised:
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BINGHAM COUNTY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TRUCK DRIVER IN TRAINING
April 11, 2024
Pay Grade: N15 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Salary: Starts at \$18.01/hour
Full time County Benefits: Including 13 Paid Holidays/6 weeks paid paternal leave
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Purpose Of Class/Primary Function
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance and construction work on
County roads, bridges, and rights-of-ways. Additionally, Truck Drivers, In Training, may be utilized, as
needed, in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works for the purpose of hauling solid waste from the
Countys solid waste transfer stations to the appropriate in-county and out-of-county landfills and/or
working as a Transfer Station Attendant. The Truck Driver In Training primarily operates trucks and
support equipment. The work is performed under supervision of the Road and Bridge Supervisor and/or the
Solid Waste Supervisor, with on-site work assignments given by the Lead Person and/or Senior Equipment
Operator. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include
working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County roads, bridges,
rights-of-way, medians, and structures;
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, front end
loaders and attachments, backhoes, rollers, snow removal vehicles, and related equipment;
Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers,
picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public
areas;
Places erosion and sediment control devices;
Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and
maintenance records;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety
practices.
Hauls all solid waste from county transfer stations to various landfills.
Bingham County
Established: February 28, 2024
Truck Driver In Training
Revised:
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When assigned to the Solid Waste Division, may work for extended periods as a Transfer Station
Attendant.
Operates snow removal equipment which may include working in an on-call status.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations;
Performs other related duties as required.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance,
vegetation control and removal, and related duties;
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction
and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement;
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal, sanding, and de-icing;
Truck and related equipment operation and maintenance;
Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
Federal (OSHA and MSHA) regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating t o
use of heavy equipment, power tools, and trench and confined workplace safety.
Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions;
Operate equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping equipment, dump trucks, loaders,
rollers, snow plowing and sanding, and related equipment as requ