Seasonal Driver - Snow Plow

Sjcindiana; South Bend (IN); Híbrido; USD 23.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Joseph County is seeking a Seasonal Snowplow Driver to operate plows and heavy trucks on Highway projects. You will help repair roadways, haul materials, and perform routine maintenance and safety duties.

The position is temporary and part-time, with potential weekend and holiday work. A valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a safe driving history are required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Experience operating trucks and heavy equipment and performing minor repairs.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsabilidades

• Drive trucks and snowplow with attachments.
• Repair roadways and haul materials like sand, salt, asphalt.
• Inspect and perform minor vehicle maintenance.
• Direct traffic around work sites to ensure safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Herramientas

Vehicle operation

Basic maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Position: Seasonal Snowplow Driver

Opening Date: September 4, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: $20.20/hour

Department: Infrastructure, Planning & Growth – Highway

Location: Varies

Status: Temporary – Part-time

Job Category: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description:

Incumbent serves as a Seasonal Snowplow Driver for the Highway, responsible for operating vehicles, repairing roadways, hauling materials and performing related maintenance and labor duties.

This position is temporary, non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual.

Hours: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM Shift Times: Sunday-Thursday

(Possibly working until 4:00AM if needed) Possible weekends (Friday and Saturday), evenings and holidays as required

Essential Functions:

• Drives various vehicles, including single/tandem axle trucks, backhoe and snowplow. Operates vehicles with attachments including plow, tailgate, box spreader and underbody scraper.
• Repairs roadways, including patching with asphalt materials, filling holes. Operates trucks to haul materials, including but not limited to sand, gravel, salt and asphalt, plow and salt roads
• Inspects and maintains and/or assists in maintaining assigned vehicles, including tire repair, cleaning and other minor repairs
• Periodically directs traffic around work sites to ensure safety.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and demonstration of a safe driving record.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate trucks and related equipment, including but not limited to hammer, screw driver, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle, air compressor, mop, broom, files, drivers, ratchets, steam cleaners, fork lift, pressure washer, drill press, cutting torch, dump trucks, single/tandem axle trucks, tractors, mowers, tar kettle, patch kettle, sweeper, skid loader, rubber tire roller, asphalt patcher, pavement marker, stump cutter, brush chipper, rubber tire loader, backhoe, berm loader and de-icing truck.
• Working knowledge of the mechanics of light and heavy equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair.
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including sitting/walking/standing for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, lifting/carrying over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, bending at waist, depth perception, handling/grasping objects, close and far vision, hearing sounds/communication, driving, color perception, crouching/kneeling and exposure to machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Ability to occasionally work extended evenings and/or weekend hours; respond swiftly and rationally from off-duty status.