Salt Lake County Job Description
Temporary Truck Driver
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: Operations/4400
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
JOB SUMMARY
Transports all types of materials to Public Works projects. Performs skilled road maintenance
construction and ensures the safety of the public personnel property and
equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of work experience in a field closely related to these duties.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this
position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and
reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed
by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and
responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the
job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Operates 10 wheel 6 wheel supertruck pup and a variety of light and heavy duty equipment and
a full range of power and hand tools. Performs daily inspections of equipment and tools for safety
and/or mechanical defects and coordinates needed repairs with vendors or with Fleet Management.
Performs manual labor/maintenance repair and construction work. Performs snow removal crack
sealing flood control grate cleaning flagging as neededand placement and removal of asphalt and
concrete.
Assists in special events and emergency situations such as ones caused by adverse weather
conditions (i.e. snow removal or flooding) and/or other major disasters (i.e. earthquakes or road
closure).
Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) rules and regulations at all times.
Investigates citizen concerns and resolves issues in a professional and courteous manner while
maintaining a safe environment and providing excellent customer service.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Materials tools and equipment used in road maintenance construction and otherrepair
work
Safety in work areas including but not limited to road maintenance construction snow removal
and traffic control in accordance with OSHA and MUTCD rules and regulations
Maintenance and repair of asphalt concrete and storm drains
Standard operations and procedures (SOP) utilized in training
Skills and Abilities to:
Operate a variety of light and heavy duty equipment various types of trucks and trailers and a
full range of power and hand tools
Perform minor repairs and daily maintenance
Operate and complete maintenance of asphalt concrete landscape and snow removal
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
Accurately prepare daily records of work performed
Follow standard operating procedures (SOP)
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with team members other agencies and
the public
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to drive and operate various types of equipment stand walk use hands to handle or
operate objects tools or controls; reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl;
frequent use of arms legs and back to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee regularly works
outdoors and may be exposed to harsh weather conditions. Work near moving vehicles and machinery.
May be exposed to fumes smoke and other particles. Noise levels can be extreme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
Must be fully certified to operate all assigned equipment.
Required Experience:
IC
Salt Lake County Government provides many services to residents and businesses in the county.