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Nueces County Human Resources Department Truck Driver II - Public Works in Corpus Christi, Texas
Truck Driver II - Public Works
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Truck Driver II - Public Works
Salary
$15.22 Hourly
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Job Number
20-00531
Closing
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
SUMMARY
(1 - position in Corpus Christi and 2 - positions in Robstown)
SUMMARY: Drives and insures proper maintenance of an 18-wheeler, operates various other equipment as assigned. Performs routine maintenance support work.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following:
Regularly operates, inspects and loads 18-wheel tractor-trailer between stockpile yard and street repair locations.
Operates a front-end loader, mower, backhoe, pneumatic roller and oil truck and other equipment as assigned.
Maintains assigned vehicles in ready working conditions, including fuel, proper lubrication and cleaning.
Sprays oil on road prior to paving.
Drives and operates small dump truck, hauling materials to and from job sites.
May operate a water truck, power broom, patch truck and bulldozer.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus at least one year of experience in driving an 18-wheeler and operating other equipment used in maintenance.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License; Tanker, and no restrictions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of this equipment.
Sufficient skills to operate this equipment effectively and safely.
Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards to prevent hazards.
Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees.
Available benefits as a Nueces County employee:
Group Insurance Benefits
Health Insurance - Aetna PPO or Christus Health EPO Plan
Dental Insurance - optional
Vision Insurance - optional
Short and Long-term Disability Insurance - "Core" no cost to employee
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible health and dependent day care accounts
Retirement program - TCDRS (http://www.tcdrs.org)
Deferred Compensation 457
Paid time off - Vacation, Sick leave, Holidays
Longevity Pay
Direct Deposit
Education Assistance Program
01
Do you have a Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License; Tanker, and no restrictions?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Nueces County
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Address
901 LEOPARD STREET Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401
Phone
361-888-0490
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