The following are required for employees and volunteers to obtain and maintain the privilege of operating a county fleet vehicle:
- A current Utah driver's license with the correct class for the vehicle operated.
- Be the age of 18 or older.
- Possess a license that is not under suspension, revocation or denied.
- Not be mentally or physically unable to drive safely.
- Alcohol and drugs will not be transported in County Vehicles. Public safety employees transporting evidence is the only exception to this rule.
- Not be a habitual violator of traffic laws and have (3) or more moving violations listed on their Motor Vehicle Record within the previous (2) years.
- Operators who have caused two or more vehicle accidents while driving during the course of their employment within a two-year period of time may lose driving privileges or be terminated from employment, if driving/operating a vehicle is a condition of their employment.
- Each employee who drives a county fleet vehicle within the scope of their employment must complete a driver-training course which is approved by, or offered by the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool within their first 6 months of employment as a condition of successfully completing their probation.
- Each employee must read and sign the driver agreement provided by the Human Resources Office.
11. Unauthorized Use
The following are unauthorized uses of county vehicles:
- Use of county vehicles and/or motorized equipment to transport family members, other employees or private citizens for personal business, recreation, etc. Family members who desire to travel with an employee on County business MUST sign a waiver and file it with the Clerk-Auditor.
- Use of county vehicles for purposes not incidental or relevant to Duchesne County business.
- Use of County fleet vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or any other substances that could impede judgment or the safe operation of county vehicles and/or motorized equipment.
- Use of any tobacco products in county fleet vehicles.