Site Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

WAGE: \$23.55\ DEPARTMENT: Transfer Station\ PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time\ BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness\ \ OVERVIEW :\ \ Under general supervision of the Site Supervisor, performs a variety of skilled work in transportation of construction and demolition material to the County C and D Landfill. Secondary responsibilities include performing the work of Spotter which includes pulling recycling materials, general clean-up, directing the entry and exit of commercial and private vehicles, and directing drivers on where and how to park and other similar duties, as necessary.\ \ YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :\ \ Operates an over-the-road transport vehicle in accordance with highway regulations. Operates other equipment as assigned including articulated front-end loaders, and excavators, forklifts, etc. Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; submits reports as required; reports mechanical problems for repairs. Performs required manual labor involved in removing solid waste from the Transfer station each day and performs routine cleaning of Transfer Station Loading Area daily. Performs the task of directing the entry and exit of commercial and private vehicles and directing drivers on where and how to park if needed. Performs related work as required and assigned.\ \ ABOUT YOU :\ \ Education: Completion of High school or equivalent.\ \ Experience: A minimum of 1 year over the road transport with tractor/trailer. Large equipment operation experience is a plus.\ \ Knowledge: Working knowledge of over the road tractor/trailer hauling and heavy equipment principles and practices; some knowledge of the common hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operations; working knowledge of department policies; knowledge of the safety measures required while working with various tools on the job; working knowledge of flagging procedures for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.\ \ Skills: Operation of assigned equipment. Excellent public relations.\ \ Abilities: Operate assigned equipment under varying conditions; ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation work; ability to follow written and verbal instru ctions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.\ \ YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :\ \ Must possess or be able to possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver License with a good driving record prior to start date; may be subject to 24-hour calls depending on emergencies. Incumbent must be able to respond to an emergency within a reasonable period of time. Required to have access to an operating telephone or equivalent method of contact in case of emergency. Must be willing to work ten (10) hour shift, which may include Saturdays.\ \ Applicants who are selected for employment with Weber County will be required to submit an up-to-date copy of their Motor Vehicle Record from the Utah State License Division prior to starting work. Have and maintain an active CDL A license. Motorized vehicles and equipment, including articulated front-end loads; utility trucks, excavators, and over-the-road transport vehicles, as well as common hand and power tools, shovels, mobile and portable radio and telephone. Computer equipment connected to scales for loading of transfer tra ilers and scale house operation.\ \ PHYSICAL DEMANDS :\ \ 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 acc ommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regula ly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\ \ WORK ENVIRONMENT :\ \ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Ninety percent of the work is performed in an unheated and non-air-conditioned building.