Truck Driver III

Salary: $36,882.00 Annually
Location : Weslaco, TX
Job Type: Grant Full Time
Job Number: 2024-02415
Department: PRECINCT #1
Opening Date: 07/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday-Friday, 7am - 4pm
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 1
Grade:: 08
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: This position is a grant position that will expire in December 31, 2026. Please submit resume with application. This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse requirements, including queries for alcohol and drug violations. Applicants must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and will be required to provide consent for the County to perform a pre-employment query. Failure to comply with FMCSA Clearinghouse procedures may affect this application process.
General Description
Performs advance (senior-level) work safely driving and operating a tractor-trailer combo which may include (but is not limited to) the moving of specialized heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads. The Truck Driver III may train other employees. The Truck Driver III works under general supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed
Drives tractor, tractor-trailer combination, truck and trailer applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver equipment or materials to jobsites throughout Hidalgo County
Assists in the weekly checks of all trucks and trailers
Will operate all of the department's trucks and civil construction equipment and tools at a proficient level
May operate steel wheel rollers, rubber tire rollers, crack sealing machine, loaders, water trucks and similar equipment
Provides minor equipment maintenance such as greasing suspension, checking hydraulic/brake fluid, oil, water, transmission and air pressure levels and cleans vehicles
Submits daily activity report, haul tickets, and purchase receipts
Must work outdoors in all weathers
Operates dump trucks to haul asphalt, dirt, trash, rocks, salt, sand, water and/or other designated materials to a jobsite
Performs street paving duties, including spreading and compacting hot mix asphalt and road base
Maintains dirt roads by watering for blade operator and may run blade if needed
Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations
Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport
Cleans, inspects and services vehicle
Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials
Assists is loading and unloading truck manually
May be responsible for some lead responsibilities as assigned
Performs related work as assigned
Education and Experience
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required
Two (2) years of experience in commercial driving or related fieldCertificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a valid current Texas motor vehicle operator's license; Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required; CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on area of assignment
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier
Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations
This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse requirements, including queries for alcohol and drug violations. Applicants must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and will be required to provide consent for the County to perform a pre-employment query. Failure to comply with FMCSA Clearinghouse procedures may affect this application process.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, skilled in using specialized heavy equipment in the prescribed manner
Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of equipment/vehicles
Sufficient skills to operate equipment effectively and safely
Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to perform basic math and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages preferred
Ability to communicate effectively
May require interaction with other departmental supervisors and peers, other County agencies and staff, outside vendors or other professionals and community, state or federal agencies
Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed
Duties may change according to the changing needs of the County
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Are you a high school graduate or have you earned an equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have two (2) years of experience in commercial driving or related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearing House?

• Yes
• No

05
Please provide Commercial Driver License (CDL) number.
Required Question