Street Department Truck Driver in Public Works

City of Weirton, WV • Weirton, WV

291d • $19

About The Position

Under the direction of the Street Department Foreman of Public Works, the Street Department Truck Driver operates trucks to plow snow, transport equipment, materials and/or work crews to assigned locations. Truck driver position also provides general labor on job sites and/or projects. Employees are given specific assignments by a foreman or supervisor for their daily work activities.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in the operation of a single chassis truck or a vehicle of equal complexity.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and in good physical condition.
• Knowledge of principles of automotive equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the component parts of automotive vehicles.
• Knowledge of the geography of the area and the location of the streets within the City of Weirton.
• Ability to make minor motor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dump truck, haul sand, gravel, cement, stone, dirt and other materials on various projects.
• Operate a truck to plow and salt icy and/or snow-covered roads.
• Tow trailers, compressors, pressure washer, rollers and other equipment.
• Assist in the work of a crew, such as cleaning streets and storm sewers, laying storm sewer pipe, patching and paving road surfaces.
• Help load and unload trucks.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection of the assigned equipment/truck and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Complete work orders, daily work sheets, vehicle repair orders and other required records.
• General labor for specific jobs. Examples are cutting grass, weed cutting, landscaping, painting and janitorial functions.
• Emergency callouts and scheduled callouts will be required when determined necessary by the Foreman, Superintendent and/or the Director.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Director.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED