Truck Driver - Trainee

at Saline County in Salina, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Duties Include:

Truck Driver - Trainee - Perform general duties related to roadwork such as flagging traffic, trimming trees, cutting brush, mowing right-of-ways, replacing bridge planks, assisting in concrete work, duties related to asphalt work and preparation for asphalt work.  May be assigned to clean up yard and/or shop buildings.  Operate mower tractors, front end loaders, skid steers and power tools such as chain saws, weed whips and hand tools required for assigned tasks.  Perform preventative maintenance.  Once CDL is obtained it will open opportunities for other duties/equipment.

** Must complete the Saline County Commercial Truck Driving Program administered by Saline County Road & Bridge within six (6) months of employment and obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes, standard transmission, combination vehicles and tanker endorsements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Trainee –

1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Class C Driver License.
3. Must be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy.
4. Must be able to work independently.
5. Must be able to perform work most of the time in hot or cold conditions.
   
   

Physical Requirements:
Determined Work Level: Level 4 – Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle. Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment. Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform general labor duties. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Job performance and or safety of self and others demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or more.

Veteran's Preference:

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered positions.