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Position Overview Under administrative supervision, employees in this class operate trucks and a limited variety of heavy construction machinery in the construction maintenance of bridges, roads, water pipes, and other structures. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment they use, including minor repair and maintenance. Work is moderately complex in nature, conforming to the detailed instructions given by a supervisor, with inspections occurring during its progress and after completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.) Must be able to operate backhoe, trackhoe, motorgrader, skidsteer, mini excavator, tractor, and bushhog. Transports heavy construction equipment using heavy duty, tractor-trailer, haulers including, flat bed and low-boy type trailers. Performs light maintenance and field repairs on equipment and machinery as necessary

Loads and unloads equipment and machinery. Transports materials and equipment to be delivered, serviced, or repaired. Works with crews doing various manual labor tasks.

Performs other related work as required. Education and Experience Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of any level of primary or secondary education that did not result in the awarding of a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Working knowledge of the traffic laws, techniques, and procedures pertaining to the safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment.

Skill in the operation of trucks, wheeled tractors, and other lighter equipment. Skill to perform basic maintenance tasks. Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

Ability to make judgments regarding road worthiness and compliance per D.O.T. regulations. Other Requirements Physical Requirements Must be able to communicate to other workers and supervisors, both by radio and in person

Needs to be able to work in outdoor weather conditions. Needs to be able to position oneself to stoop, kneel, or crawl on occasion. Must be able to observe their surroundings.

Must be physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to see well enough to operate motor vehicles and equipment. Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Must be able to pass a D.O.T. commercial driver's physical. Must be available for 24-hour on call duty for emergencies within assigned district

Certifications or Licenses Required Must hold a valid Alabama Commercial Driver's License (or obtain within six months of employment) and be insurable by the Madison County Commission's risk underwriters. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be obtained and reviewed annually. Must be able to pass a DOT Commercial Driver's physical and drug screen.

Must be registered for the FMCSA DOT Clearinghouse if you have a CDL license. Work Schedule 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Monday - Friday To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.