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11/29/2019 - Equipment Operator/Truck Driver - Department of Public Works & Property

Equipment Operator / Truck Driver
(***Provisional – Pending Civil Service Procedures***)
Public Works & Property
Salary: $34,926


Duties:
Under direction, operates one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered equipment to perform assignments to
push, pull, pile, lift, and load materials; clears brush and debris; levels earth to rough specification on simple,
rolling terrain and/or level surfaces; inspects equipment daily and reports unsafe conditions; services and makes minor repairs in garage or field; lubricates/oils equipment; drives a truck with a single axle to transport nonhazardous materials and equipment; does other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Operates equipment such as front-end loaders, wheel loaders and bulldozers to pull, pile, move, turn, lift, and load sand and gravel.
Operates equipment towed by a tractor such as a gang mower.
Clears brush, stumps, and rocks on flat and rolling terrain or levels earth to rough specification at construction sites.
Excavates trenches and drainage ditches for culverts or streams.
Ability to handle different sets of controls that require good hand, foot, and eye coordination needed to operate/maneuver equipment.
Ensures that equipment is ready for operation at all times by inspecting/lubricating moving parts, inspecting tires for proper inflation, checking brake hydraulic reservoir level and oil level, and conducting a general inspection of equipment for obvious deficiencies.
Performs a variety of manual unskilled laboring tasks and work assignments.
Reports any problems that cause a delay in completion of work assignment to the supervisor, either in writing or verbally.
Performs minor repairs and adjustments on truck.
Checks, cleans, greases, washes, and performs the required adjustments to trucks and other auxiliary equipment.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
Receives assignments either in writing or orally explaining work to be done and equipment to be used to know the specifics of the assigned tasks.
Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures.

Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of construction equipment.
One (1) year of experience in operating equipment, driving a dump truck.
Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug
screening, criminal background check, and verifications of clean driving record. With ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Brittany Wiita, Confidential Assistant
Department of Personnel
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361

Application Deadline: December 9, 2019


The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.

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164 W. Broad St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 453-2125