Heavy Truck Driver

City of Seattle•Wa 98108, WA

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hiring a Heavy Truck Driver for its Citywide Services Division. SPR provides public spaces and programs to support healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant communities, with a commitment to excellent customer service, equity, and inclusion. Under general supervision, the Heavy Truck Driver operates truck/trailer or tractor/trailer combinations, determines suitable routes and applicable operating and safety procedures, inspects trucks and equipment, and performs routine general maintenance. The position may provide lead direction and training to other staff and reports to the Heavy Equipment Crew Chief. The role involves hauling solid waste, equipment, and materials to assigned destinations and construction sites, as well as operating equipment attached to trucks. The full salary range is $42.36–$44.08 per hour. The position may require on-call availability 24 hours a day for emergencies. The City of Seattle offers vacation, holiday, and sick leave, plus medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating heavy trucks, including multi-axle trucks and truck/trailer or tractor/trailer combinations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules and regulations governing safe operation of truck/trailer and tractor/trailer combinations.
Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License with the airbrake restriction removed.
Valid Medical Certificate.
Full Employment Abstract of Driving Record from the Washington State Department of Licensing; required if selected as a finalist and obtained at the applicant's expense.
Pre-employment tests in compliance with Federal Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements.

Nice To Haves

A valid Washington State Flagging Card, First Aid/CPR card, and/or defensive driving course certificate may be required within six months of employment.
Appropriate crane certification may be required as required by law.
Additional endorsements may be required for some positions, as required by law.

Responsibilities

Drive truck/trailer combinations hauling solid waste from transfer stations to assigned destinations.
Drive heavy dump trucks over 10,000 pounds GVW with pup, tilt, or low-boy trailers to haul equipment or materials to construction sites.
Operate mechanical and hydraulic equipment attached to trucks, including trailers, winches, hoists, pumps, and compressors.
Ensure safety regulations are followed when loading, rigging, transporting, and unloading materials.
Thoroughly inspect combination trucks or tractor/trailers before operation to ensure they are safe.
Clean equipment and perform minor repairs.
Maintain mileage, servicing, and minor equipment-maintenance records.
Lead and work with a crew as assigned.
Determine appropriate routes between destinations and applicable operating procedures and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.