Heavy Truck Driver - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Street and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Heavy Truck Driver is a licensed, heavy-equipment driver primarily responsible for operating heavy trucks for construction, transportation, paving, maintenance, and/or repair projects. The development of specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities may be acquired through experience on the job. Incumbents must successfully complete departmental training programs designed to enhance basic equipment operation, maintenance, and safety skills. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating heavy trucks, such as hydraulic lift trucks, leaf trucks, dump trucks, tandem trucks, with related attachments, including snow plows, trailers, winches, etc.; transporting materials to work, storage, or disposal sites according to daily work assignments; completing work assignments according to instructions from a supervisor; following established safety rules and regulations; reporting accidents, equipment break-downs, and/or unsafe conditions to a supervisor as required; performing routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; completing routine forms and reports; and performing related duties as required and assigned. The incumbent may work independently in delivering materials and equipment or in conjunction with other workers and equipment while on construction or maintenance projects. Due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions, a Heavy Truck Driver may be expected to perform crew or maintenance-type tasks. Work instructions are received verbally and in writing, with work reviewed through inspection and written reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the assigned equipment types and functions.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate gauges, controls, pedals, levers, and switches found on the equipment used.
• Knowledge of various construction materials and types of soils and surfaces.
• Skill in driving/operating assigned equipment safely.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Driving and/or operating heavy trucks, such as hydraulic lift trucks, leaf trucks, dump trucks, tandem trucks, with related attachments, including snow plows, trailers, winches, etc.
• Transporting materials to work, storage, or disposal sites according to daily work assignments.
• Completing work assignments according to instructions from a supervisor.
• Following established safety rules and regulations.
• Reporting accidents, equipment break-downs, and/or unsafe conditions to a supervisor as required.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Completing routine forms and reports.
• Performing related duties as required and assigned.
• May work independently in delivering materials and equipment or in conjunction with other workers and equipment while on construction or maintenance projects.
• May be expected to perform crew or maintenance-type tasks due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed