CDL Driver – Roads & Bridges
Laurens County Human Resources is accepting applications for a full-time CDL Driver within the Public Works Department.
Essential Job functions include but are not limited to:
· 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
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).
The successful candidate is required to pass pre-employment drug testing. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
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Compensation includes salary and a full health, retirement, vacation, sick leave and benefits package.
Salary: $18.75 per hour
- Email
[email protected] - U.S.P.S mail
Laurens County Administrative Office, Human Resources Suite, 100 Hillcrest Sq., Laurens, SC 29360 - Fax
864.984.3726
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.