LaGrange County Job Opportunities

Position opening LaGrange County Highway Dept.

Truck Driver Highway Department

LaGrange County is seeking applications for a Truck Driver for the Highway department. The successful candidate is responsible for operating various trucks and heavy equipment to maintain County roads and rights-of-ways.

Responsible for clearing and maintaining County roads, sewers, ditches, and right-of-ways. Equipment used includes” backhoe, dump truck, snow plow, salt spreader, front-end loader, bush hog, paver, chipper, gradall, compaction roller, tractor, power broom, road saw, and mowers. Also shovels and rakes sand, salt, hot and cold mix, aggregates and other materials in repairing roads and pipes, and performing other road work.

Requirements of the position include possession of a valid Indiana driver’s and a Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements and a demonstrated safe driving record.

Interested persons may obtain an application at the Human Resource office in the County Annex Building located at 114 W. Michigan, St., LaGrange, Indiana 46761 or online at www.lagrangecounty.org. Applications accepted through July 25, 2014. LaGrange County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION OPENING

LAGRANGE COUNTY BUILDING DEPT

LaGrange County is seeking applications for a full-time Office Manager/Permit Coordinator. Duties include greeting visitors, answering telephones, providing information and assistance, scheduling inspections & appointments, records research, issuing permits, collecting fees, performing accounts receivable/payable functions, maintaining database and suspense files.

Performs various clerical tasks such as receiving/dispatching mail, preparing correspondence, processing various reports, maintaining & processing time & attendance and employee records and others duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE-SKILLS-ABILITIES (KSA)

Must have a high school/GED education. Must successfully pass a security background check and drug test. Knowledge of construction practices/procedures helpful. Possess a working knowledge of standard office practices, computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.

Interested persons may obtain an application at the Human Resource office in the County Annex Building located at 114 W. Michigan, St., LaGrange, Indiana 46761 or online at www.lagrangecounty.org. Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources office through July 28, 2014, or until the position is filled. LaGrange County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.