Truck Driver- Brush

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver operates commercial vehicles, tractors, and other specialized equipment to support solid waste collection, maintenance, forestry, and construction projects. Driving and operating equipment is the primary function of the position. The work includes maneuvering large vehicles on public roads and through residential areas, worksites, parks, and other City property while following traffic laws and safety procedures and maintaining awareness of hazards to protect coworkers and the public. Depending on assignment, the position may involve operating dump trucks, boom mowers, knuckle-boom trucks, street sweepers, tractor-trailer rigs, garbage trucks, fuel trucks, bucket or lift trucks, jet-flushing/vacuum trucks, or articulated vacuum-boom trucks. The driver also inspects, prepares, cleans, sanitizes, refuels, and performs light maintenance on assigned equipment, and may perform basic or semi-skilled labor to support maintenance and construction work. The position is in Public Works—Solid Waste and is based at 4063 N Hawthorne Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, though hours may vary with assignments and projects. It is an essential position during inclement weather and may require reporting to or remaining at work during administrative closings. Forestry assignments may involve tree removal, chainsaws and rigging equipment, work near traffic and power lines, storm response, and training personnel. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, DOT drug screening, lift test, and DOT Clearinghouse screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to perform the essential functions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class A, Class A restricted, or Class B commercial driver license.
Appropriate license endorsements for the assigned area.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, general equipment and maintenance principles, and materials and equipment used in the assigned area.
Demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment, including commercial vehicles with specialized equipment.
Ability to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
Ability to provide customer-focused service and recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including a background check, DOT drug screening, lift test, and DOT Clearinghouse screening.
Must meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial vehicles and specialized equipment to complete solid waste collection, maintenance, forestry, and construction tasks.
Drive and maneuver vehicles on public roads and City property while obeying traffic laws and safety guidelines and monitoring surroundings for hazards.
Transport, load, secure, and dump materials using dump trucks and their mechanisms, as assigned.
Operate articulated-boom mowing equipment to mow rights-of-way and other City property, clearing obstacles and adjusting the boom for safe, effective operation.
Collect and transport trash, limbs, and debris with knuckle-boom trucks; operate the boom to load materials and secure and dump loads safely.
Operate street sweepers along assigned routes, adjusting brushes and maneuvering around traffic and parked vehicles.
Transport heavy equipment and materials using low-boy and other tractor-trailer rigs, including safely loading and unloading equipment.
Collect refuse along commercial or residential routes using garbage trucks and automated dumping mechanisms.
Transport fuel to worksites and fuel equipment; apply hazardous-materials knowledge when handling fuel and responding to spills.
Operate bucket or lift trucks to position crews for maintenance, installation, tree trimming, and other work at height, while monitoring hazards and crew safety.
Operate jet-flushing/vacuum/viewer trucks to clean storm drains, sewer pipes, manholes, catch basins, and related drainage structures.
Operate trucks with articulated vacuum booms to collect leaves, litter, and yard waste from rights-of-way and drainage areas.
Inspect and prepare equipment before work; perform light maintenance such as refueling and replenishing lubricants; clean, sanitize, and secure equipment after assignments.
Perform basic and semi-skilled labor, including picking up debris and using hand or motorized tools as needed.
As assigned, remove dead animals and hazardous or dead trees, respond to emergency calls such as oil spills or black ice, and assist with emergency communications.
Meet attendance requirements, maintain effective relationships with coworkers, managers, staff, and citizens, and complete essential duties in a timely manner.
Use and respond to cell phones, other devices, or two-way radios as required by duties and supervisor.
For Forestry assignments, use chainsaws, rigging lines, pulleys, and cranes; work with signs, cones, and flaggers near traffic, power lines, or buildings; respond to storms and downed trees; and potentially train personnel.
Report to or remain at work during inclement-weather emergencies when directed, even during administrative closings.