Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR

One (1) Full-time, Non-Exempt position

LOCATION: Public Works Department
16278 Ojibwa Industrial Park
Baraga, MI 49908

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Public Works Director

SALARY: Grade 7 minimum starting wage $19.47/hour

SUMMARY:

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as excavators,

tractors, bulldozers, or front-end loaders to load trucks, snowplows, and remove snow.

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 per axel

weight (GVW). Will be required to load and unload the truck. Must maintain/repair

equipment and vehicles as needed. Requires commercial driver’s license Class B

(CDL) and performs related work as assigned. This position is expected to have a

high degree of technical expertise and to exercise considerable independence,

judgment, and discretion with providing service to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma or GED equivalent andthree (3) years of combined education and experience in power equipment operation and commercial truck driving.

· Must have a valid, unrestricted Michigan Commercial Driver License, Class B, with the proper endorsements to operate any/all equipment or vehicles within the public works department. Must sign the KBIC Driving Record Check form.

· Strong knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws, and rules.

· Familiar with safe work methods and practices of the work.

· Knowledge of operations and maintenance of a variety of equipment and hand and power tools and equipment used in the work.

• Must be in good physical condition, since Truck Drivers are required to pass a physical exam every two years.
• Hand-eye coordination must coordinate hands, legs, and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the roads.
• Visual and hearing acuity, under federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision, and the ability to distinguish the colors of traffic lights

· Knowledge of applicable tribal, local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to transportation and public works.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

· Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operates and maintains equipment, vehicles, and tools used in the field.

· Identifies and implements effective courses of action to complete assigned work.

· Ensures adherence to safe work practices.

· Maintains accurate records.

· Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.

· Represents the department and the KBIC effectively with public and private organizations and the public.

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

· Normal hazards associated with construction environment.

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position announcement summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks which will be required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position will be. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of this position, nor to exclude other similar duties not mentioned. The use of a particular expression illustration describing duties shall not beheld to exclude other duties not mentioned that are similar of level difficulty.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baraga, MI 49908: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CDL A (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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