Truck Driver

Summary or Purpose

This position requires a U.S. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an X - hazardous materials (Hazmat) and tanker endorsement or N - tanker endorsement and adherence to 49 CFR Part 383 and the North Slope Borough Safe Workplace Plan as the position requires operating equipment with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; therefore, this safety-sensitive role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40. All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing.

All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing.

Pumps sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; lifts and carries liquid waste and trash from homes to collection trucks; collects trash from public sites; delivers water as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties

ARE NOT

intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of   the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Maintain truck log, truck inspection forms, maintenance record and daily trip reports.

Supervises loading and unloading of truck; may load or unload truck as needed, and perform the duties of a Waste Collector.

Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.

Assist with inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of vehicles.

Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Must be polite and courteous to the public.

Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Documentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose six months after;

Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose two months after and the final dose six months after the first dose;

One year of truck driving experience;

Valid Alaska U.S Commercial Driver's License with either X or N Endorsement Code that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Ability to obtain 40-Hour Hazwoper certification within the probationary period.

Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800;

Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications;

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.