Public Works Maintenance Worker II/Driver (Asphalt)

City of Fairfax • Va 22030, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is responsible work in the operation of a variety of trucks, especially the heavy-duty, more complex vehicles used for construction purposes. Work involves, primarily, the operation and care of tandem trucks or the double-axle vehicles used in street work. Work also may involve the operation and care of a variety of other less complicated vehicles and a variety of semiskilled and general laboring work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a crew leader and is reviewed through observation and daily reports.

Requirements

• Two years of heavy truck driving experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Requires two years’ experience driving heavy trucks or closely related experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in vehicle operation.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in driving assigned vehicles.
• Requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and tanker endorsement with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hot mix asphalt.
• Experience loading at an asphalt plant, hauling, and dumping into an asphalt paver.
• High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates and care for tandem trucks or the double-axle vehicles used in street work.
• Operates a variety of other less complicated vehicles.
• Inspects truck to ensure proper operation and servicing; reports safety violations and repair needs to superior; performs routine maintenance and servicing of assigned vehicle.
• Hauls construction materials to and from job sites; loads and unloads materials.
• Conducts a variety of semi-skilled and general laboring tasks related to the work of the crew to which assigned during periods and at intervals when not actually engaged in truck driving or equipment operation.
• Operates backhoe, loader, tamper, or other types of equipment when required.
• Maintains safety regulations and work standards in operation of vehicles and equipment.
• May be required to perform snow removal duties.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED