Truck Driver - Mowing Tractors/Leaf Collection

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

3d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Truck Driver to join the Public Works department, specifically focusing on Mowing Tractors and Leaf Collection. This role is crucial for maintaining the city's grounds, property, utilities, and infrastructure. The position involves operating various heavy equipment and vehicles to support public works projects, including mowing, hauling materials, collecting debris, street sweeping, and operating specialized trucks for tasks like sewer cleaning and leaf collection. The City of Chattanooga is committed to providing excellent public services and is a vibrant, growing community known for its outdoor recreation and innovation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Valid Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license.
• Requires appropriate license endorsement(s) related to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of general equipment and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles that consist of self-contained specialized equipment.
• Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work.
• Position requires minimal, but daily public interaction and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating tractor-trailers, low boys, fuel trucks, bucket trucks, mechanical street sweepers, knuckle-boom trucks, articulated boom mowers, oil distributors, jet-flushing/vacuum trucks, CCTV equipped trucks and automated garbage trucks with an articulated arm.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation, and construction of city grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for Public Works.
• Drives vehicles over public roads, worksites, right-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other city property, maneuvering in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines, monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.
• Drives tandem and tri-axle dump trucks to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects.
• Operates mowing tractors with articulated boom mowing systems to mow rights-of-way and other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Operates knuckle-boom trucks to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites, parks, and other City property and transport it to the landfill.
• Operates and maneuvers knuckle-boom and articulated arms to pick up limbs, maintaining constant awareness of the environment for safety.
• Operates street sweepers along a prescribed route to remove dirt and debris from City streets and parking lots.
• Drives low-boy and other tractor-trailer rigs to transport heavy construction equipment and materials to and from work-sites.
• Drives a variety of garbage trucks along a prescribed commercial or residential route to collect refuse.
• Drives fuel trucks to transport fuel to equipment at work sites and operates the mechanism to fuel equipment.
• Drives bucket and/or lift trucks to work sites and operates lift mechanisms to elevate crews performing various maintenance, upkeep, and installation for traffic systems, tree trimming, and other tasks.
• Operates a jet-flushing/vacuum/viewer truck for the purpose of cleaning out storm drain and sanitary sewer pipe, manholes, catch basins, and other drainage structures.
• Drives trucks with a side-mounted articulated vacuum boom along an assigned route for the purpose of picking up leaves, litter, and other yard waste.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day.
• Performs light maintenance on equipment, including refueling and refilling lubricants.
• Cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments.
• Secures vehicle after use.
• Sanitizes and cleans assigned equipment daily.
• Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects.
• May remove dead animals and trees from the right of way as well as public roads.
• May answer 911 emergency calls for oil spills as well as black ice.
• May assist in contacting departments or personnel for an emergency situation.
• May be required to use, carry, and answer cell phones, other devices, and/or two-way radio.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• When working in Forestry division: Uses chainsaws, rigging lines, pulleys, and cranes. Works in high traffic areas with the use of signs, cones, and flaggers and in the vicinity of power lines, moving traffic, or directly above buildings.
• When working in Forestry division: Removes and cleans up dead or hazardous trees.
• When working in Forestry division: Available on call for storm work or downed trees.
• When working in Forestry division: May train personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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