Truck Driver - Solid Waste - Full-time

pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"July 31, 2025/span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongPosition:/strong Truck Driver/spanbr /span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongStarting Salary:/strong Pay Grade 11 – starting salary $19.13/spanbr /span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongWork Hours:/strong 40 hours a week/spanbr /span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongClosing Date:/strong Posting will close August 29, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first./span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:/span/p ul lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"One of the a href="https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/"Nation's best state retirement systems/a (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"12 paid holidays/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"a href="https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/page/employee-benefits"Medical, dental, and vision insurance!/a (full-time/30+ hours per week)/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"PERSI Choice 401(k)/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Deferred compensation plan/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Life insurance/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Short and long-term disability insurance/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service"Student Loan Forgiveness/a/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/span/li /ul br / pspan style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongGeneral Purpose/strong/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation and service of tractor/trailer to transport solid waste./span/p br / pspan style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongSupervision Received/strong/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Work under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor./span/p br / pspan style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongSupervision Exercised/strong/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"None./span/p br / pspan style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongEssential Functions/strong/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Operate a tractor/trailer to haul solid waste from the waste transfer station to the landfill./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"May operate snow removal and sanding equipment to remove snow, ice, etc. from roadways to maintain safe travel conditions within an assigned area; and apply ice control materials and chemicals on intersections, curves, hills and railroad crossings./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"May operate loaders and compactors to process and move or cover waste and the transfer station, landfill or other locations as needed./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Perform daily preventive maintenance and routine repair procedures; assure proper fluid levels; perform various lubricating tasks as needed to assure proper operation; perform routine vehicle safety inspections./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"May operate heavy equipment in a learning or training capacity or on a temporary basis as assigned./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Bonneville County has an expectation that employees maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Perform other duties as required. /span/p br / pspan style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongMinimum Qualifications/strong/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"1. Education and Experience:/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"A. Graduation from high school;/span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;" AND/span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"B. Two (2) years of experience performing the above or related duties./span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;" OR/span/p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"C. An equivalent combination of education and experience./span/p pbr /br //p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongSome knowledge/strong of the principles and techniques of heavy mechanized equipment operations; hazards and safety standards common in medium and heavy equipment operation and maintenance and repair./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strongSkill in/strong operation of tractor/trailer and light to medium duty equipment./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"strong Ability to/strong operate various kinds of light to medium duty equipment; perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying conditions; follow instructions; establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"3. Special Qualifications:/span/p br / ul lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Class "A" Commercial Drivers License. /span/li lispan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Must complete a Hazardous Waste Recognition Course annually./span/li /ul pbr /br //p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"4. Work Environment:/span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Work is typically performed outside with frequent exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, moving parts, and weather conditions. Tasks require variety of physical activities, involving muscular strain, such as walking, climbing standing, stooping, sitting, heavy lifting and reaching. Communicating, hearing and seeing required for completion of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Constant travel in equipment required in job performance. Some daily aspects of the job pose threats or hazards capable of producing severe physical injury. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation./span/p br / pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis./span/p pbr /br //p pspan style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"emAA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations./em/span/p pbr /br /br //p