Truck Driver

City of Seattle•Various - Seattle area, WA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking a journey-level Truck Driver to support Park Resources as part of a Citywide team. Under general supervision, the employee operates a variety of trucks and related equipment, inspects vehicles to ensure they are safe and in good working order, and follows applicable operating procedures and safety regulations. The work supports park and public-space services, including hauling materials and equipment, refuse collection, street and sewer cleaning, road maintenance, and ice control. The position may involve extended periods of driving in heavy traffic and adverse weather, work on urban and rural roads, and operation on unimproved or mountainous logging roads. Employees may need to respond to emergencies while on call. The full salary range is $40.29–$41.92 per hour.

Requirements

At least six months of experience operating a variety of trucks over 10,000 lbs. GVW, or completion of a recognized Commercial Driver Training course that includes practical driving experience and instruction in mechanical principles and applicable rules and regulations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules and regulations governing safe operation of trucks and their attachments.
Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License with the airbrake restriction removed and a valid Medical Certificate.
A Full Employment Abstract of Driving Record from the Washington State Department of Licensing is required if selected as a finalist; obtaining it is at the applicant’s expense.
Pass pre-employment testing under the Federal Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements.
May be required to obtain a valid Washington State Flagging Card, First Aid/CPR card, and/or defensive driving course certificate within six months of employment.
May be required to hold appropriate crane certification as required by law.
Positions may require a Class A or Class B CDL and other endorsements required by law.
Submit a full driving abstract from the Department of Licensing with the online application.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience as a Truck Driver.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Experience working in a team environment.
Experience working in a flexible environment to achieve organizational goals.
Knowledge of driving in the Seattle area.
Experience working with trades, contractors, and/or other government agencies.
Experience loading and unloading heavy equipment on and off a trailer.
Class A Washington State Commercial Driver’s License with the airbrake restriction removed.

Responsibilities

Drive single- or double-axle dump trucks with trailers to haul materials, equipment, and supplies to various sites, and load and unload them.
Drive packer trucks to collect refuse and transport it to a transfer station.
Operate trucks with specialized street- and sewer-cleaning attachments, including flusher, vactor, and sewer eductor trucks.
Operate trucks with specialized equipment such as hotbox asphalt trucks, boom trucks, and snowplows; haul, dump, or spread materials for street maintenance, repair, and ice control.
Operate mechanical and hydraulic truck attachments and equipment, including loaders, winches, hoists, pumps, and compressors; maintain and repair equipment.
Inspect trucks and equipment for safe, serviceable condition; clean equipment and perform minor repairs.
Lead and work with labor crews on tasks such as road patching, culvert cleaning, and brush cutting.
Maintain records of mileage, servicing, and minor equipment maintenance.
Use tractors to load and unload materials and operate tractors with various attachments.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.