Truck & Trailer Driver

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Truck and Trailer Driver in Thermal. The selected candidates will skillfully drive / operate heavy trucks in combination with a hydraulic-operated dump trailer to haul a load capacity of approximately 25 tons of asphalt, gravel, and other road-related construction materials. Additionally, the Truck and Trailer Driver will perform manual labor in support of the road construction and road maintenance tasks as needed. Competitive candidates will have experience driving a three-axle dump truck connected by a rigid tow bar to a hydraulically operated dump trailer and have knowledge of diesel-powered engine service techniques.

The Truck and Trailer Driver is a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents perform a full range of duties requiring a greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance. Incumbents operate dump truck / dump trailer combinations for the road construction and landfill crews. Incumbents may be driving a three axle dump truck connected by a rigid tow bar to a hydraulically-operated dump trailer, carrying an average load weighing approximately 25 tons.

The Truck and Trailer Driver is distinguished from the Equipment Operator I classification in that the former operates larger size equipment and has additional responsibilities generated by the equipment size.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department s responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

• Drive heavy truck and trailer equipment hauling gravel, dirt, and rock between source of supply and various work sites.
• Operate loaders, forklifts and other light motorized equipment.
• Transport material to recycling and disposal facilities.
• Load and unload assigned materials, limiting the load to a safe and legal capacity.
• Connect and disconnect trailer as required; maintain truck and trailer in clean and serviceable condition.
• Change tires and make other emergency adjustments to the truck and motor.
• Report defects in equipment to supervisor; maintain records and reports as required.

Experience :  One year in the operation of a heavy dump truck (three-axle / 13-ton load capacity), including some experience in the operation of heavy dump truck / dump trailer combination.

License : Possession of a valid Commercial Class A California / out-of-state Driver's License without any restrictions at time of application.

Physical Requirements :  The Truck and Trailer Driver works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. The selected candidate will be responsible for loading equipment, building materials, and traffic control materials onto the truck. The position requires independent mobility, including the ability to stand, climb, reach, and move heavy equipment or mechanical parts. The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods, navigate uneven or wet terrain, and perform the physically demanding tasks associated with operating and maintaining heavy equipment.

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol / drug testing in the following situations : random, reasonable suspicion / cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

Knowledge of :  The operation and maintenance of heavy truck and trailer equipment; provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles on the highway.

Ability to : Drive a multiple-axle dump truck and trailer combination in a smooth, careful, and safe manner; recognize and take necessary precautions against hazardous driving conditions; perform adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment operated; follow oral and written directions.

This recruitment is open to current Transportation employees only.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.