JOB TITLE: CDL
DEPARTMENT: Roads & Bridges Department, Laurens County
FLSA: Hourly Grade:
PAY BAND: 111
PAY: $18.75 per hr.
JOB SUMMARY: This position operates a CDL vehicle to transport material. It may also operate light equipment and perform a variety of laboring tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES:
· 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
EOC statement:
Laurens County is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, and promote our personnel regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· 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
· Work schedule standard is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Possible on call evenings, nights and week-ends 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).