Public Works Truck Driver

County of San Juan (NM); New Mexico; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Juan (NM) is seeking a full-time truck driver to operate heavy trucks (dump, belly dumps, water trucks) and support maintenance on equipment. You will drive under supervision, perform safety inspections, and assist with winter plow and emergency responses in an outdoor county setting.

The role requires endurance for outdoor conditions, potential lifting, and occasional on-call shifts including nights and weekends. Experience with ERP systems may be used in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two years' experience driving off-road and over-the-road trucks.
• Valid NM CDL Class A with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Drive large trucks (dump, belly dumps, water trucks) as directed by supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on vehicles.
• Inspect tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels each morning.
• Assist in snow removal and seasonal road projects.
• Operate ERP system as required and appropriate for the job.

Skills

Off-road driving

Heavy truck operation

Safety inspections

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A license

Tank vehicle endorsement

Job description

Under general supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Manager, drives trucks with capacity of more than three (3) tons to transport materials and equipment to and from job sites or related areas; performs general maintenance and cleaning of vehicle; assists in the maintenance of roadways, storm drains, ditches, and County facilities; removes debris, weeds, limbs, ice and snow from roads and facilities; operates vehicles to haul trash dumpsters from site to site; performs commercial driver's vehicle safety inspections and services assigned equipment; assists with routine maintenance and emergency repairs.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years experience driving off road and over the road trucks.
• Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Driver's license (CDL Class A) with tanker endorsement, or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
• Full-time work hours for this position consists of rotating “on-call” status, nights, weekends, overtime, and responds to emergency calls as requirements for the operations of this department and/or during adverse weather conditions.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Drives any large truck under the direction of the immediate Supervisor including dump trucks, belly dumps, water trucks and front end loaders, implements such as snow plows; utilizes scales, maps, telephones and radios.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal with snow plow; responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water each morning.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Operates trucks within prescribed guidelines and follows all laws and regulations.
• Measures or determines correct amount of dirt or fill product to be loaded into belly dump to stay within the legal limits; uses scale to validate load.
• Operates the assigned truck in a skilled and safe manner at all times, including hazardous road and weather conditions.
• Hauls gravel products in a 20-yard belly, using expert timing required to operate belly dump doors.
• Installs and secures materials with specified tarps to comply with the mandatory County regulation requiring tarp usage on all belly-dumps and dump trucks.
• Chains up tires for hazardous weather conditions, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.