Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

Description

Performs intermediate skilled trades work conducting preventative maintenance on equipment, operating single axle, tandem axle, heavy machinery, and tanker trucks, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the respective division manager.

Examples of Duties

* Performs preventative maintenance on all moving equipment.

* Operates single axle, tandem axle, tanker trucks, and hydraulics.

* Operates end loaders, forklifts, skid steer loaders.

* Operates two-way radios; uses hand tools, operates a GPS system.

* Sorts recycling in recycling center; picks up loose trash around property.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Essential Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in heavy equipment and truck driving operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Commercial Driver's License with A, B, C, Air Brake, and "N" Tanker endorsements and Forklift training upon hire. Obtain First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, 608 Refrigeration Certification within two (2) or more years of hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.

Additional Information

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to operate single and tandem axle & tanker trucks; ability to operate hydraulics; ability to operate end loaders, forklifts, skid steer loaders; ability to provide preventative maintenance on all moving equipment; ability to sort recycling in a recycling center, pick up loose trash around properties; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to operate and use standard office equipment; knowledge and ability to use standard office and position-specific software; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and climbing or balancing; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, working with explosives and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered high for this position.