Driver I - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City

1d•$45,865 - $59,844•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. A Driver I drives vehicles such as automobiles, vans, busses, panel or pick-up trucks and other 2 ½ to 6-ton trucks and performs laboring tasks. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may require some evening, weekend, holiday or callback duty. Work is performed in vehicles and at construction or maintenance worksites where incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather, poor driving conditions, traffic hazards, heights, noxious odors and toxic chemicals. Some positions in the Health Department may be exposed to bio-medical waste materials. Work requires strenuous physical activity including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, reaching and lifting heavy objects.

Requirements

Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license.
Eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Skill in the safe operation of automobiles, trucks, tractors and other related vehicles.
Ability to perform automotive preventive maintenance work.
Ability to perform laborer tasks.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

Drives vehicles such as automobiles, vans, busses, panel or pick-up trucks and other 2 ½ to 6-ton trucks.
Performs laboring tasks.
Performs automotive preventive maintenance work.