Truck Driver, G17, Road & Bridge

Salary: $19.40 - $21.16 Hourly

Location : 7210 E. Saunders St. Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 03398

Department: Road & Bridge

Opening Date: 09/19/2024

Closing Date: 10/16/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

This position is responsible for operating a truck in the maintenance of county roadways.
Examples of Duties

• Performs daily check of tires and fluid levels on vehicles and equipment; performs minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment.
• Operates a dump truck to transport dirt and other materials to work sites.
• Operates a water truck to water roads.
• Operates a patching truck in support of road maintenance and repair operations.
• Operates a refuse truck along an assigned route.
• Operates a grapple truck to pick up trash and tree branches.
• Operates a winch truck to transport equipment to and from work sites.
• Operates an emulsion distributor truck to seal asphalt roads.
• Installs cones and traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of driving experience.
• Must possess a valid and current Commercial Class A driver's license (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement (N).

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of county policies and procedures pertaining to road maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in operating assigned trucks and equipment.
• Skill in establishing safe work zones.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Valid Texas Driver License*
*If applicant holds an out-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)*

*Available to some Part-Time employees

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least one ( 1 ) year of driving experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Commercial Class A driver's license (CDL) with a Tanker Endorsement (N)?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

• Yes
• No

05

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

06

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Location: Laredo, TX, US

Posted Date: 9/29/2024