TRUCK DRIVER-Operations
About The Position
Under supervision of a crew leader, lead worker or Division Supervisor, this role involves operating less complex, light to medium sized equipment in the Maintenance and construction in the Public Works Departments, and performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work. This classification is differentiated from the Heavy Equipment Operator by the more routine and less diverse nature of assignments performed. Essential functions include operating various forms of trucks, performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, referring needed repairs to Supervisor, maintaining equipment in a clean and orderly manner, performing minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operation, and performing a variety of manual laborer duties at work site. Duties specific to Operations may include being assigned to trucks and/or light to medium equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, clearing snow, and hauling materials. Mental work efforts involve applying oral and written instructions, requiring independent decisions, and assuming responsibility for the proper operation of equipment which may impact the ability of the work unit to complete work in a timely and safe manner.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of experience operating light to medium construction and maintenance equipment.
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or may obtain within 6 months of employment in certain departments where an immediate need is not required.
- Knowledge of vehicle operation.
- Skill in the operation of various vehicles such as packers, dump trucks, pick-ups, and forklifts.
- Skill in performing job efficiently and safely.
- Skill in routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Skill in performing heavy manual labor and working within safety guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Operates a variety of light to medium equipment, including various forms of trucks.
- Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Refers needed repairs to Supervisor.
- Maintains equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
- Performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operation.
- Performs a variety of manual laborer duties at work site.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to trucks and/or light to medium equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, clearing snow, and hauling materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
