Truck Driver- Street Environmental Services - Public Works (7355)
About The Position
San Francisco Public Works has multiple vacancies for Truck Drivers within the Bureau of Street Environmental Services. Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various motor vehicles and automotive equipment in connection with construction and maintenance operations. The appointment is temporary-exempt, is not permanent, is at the discretion of the Appointing Officer, and may not exceed 36 months. The position requires at least two years of qualifying truck-driving experience, a good driving record, and a valid California Class B or Class A driver’s license with a current medical certificate and no air-brake restriction. Applicants must provide copies of their license and medical certificate and a current, complete DMV driving-record printout. Bus-driving experience does not qualify. Applicants may also be asked to verify qualifying education and experience during recruitment.
Requirements
- Two years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or trucks over 26,000 pounds, such as winch trucks, semi-trailers, sweepers, multiple-unit tractor mowers, dump trucks, or other construction vehicles with power take-off units and/or lift gates.
- A good driving record: applicants are not qualified if their record shows six or more violation points in the last 12 months, eight or more in the last 24 months, or ten or more in the last 36 months.
- A valid California Class B or Class A driver’s license with a current medical certificate and no restriction on driving vehicles with air brakes.
- A valid State of California driver’s license without restrictions that would prevent performance of the role’s essential functions and duties.
- Submit a copy of the Class B or Class A driver’s license with current medical certificate and a complete DMV printout, current within one month when requested and showing “End” on its final page.
- Include all work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating minimum qualifications in the application by the filing deadline; resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed City application.
- Bus-driving experience does not count as qualifying experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive and operate trucks pulling trailers, including operating compressors and pumps, using safety chains, and operating power lift gates.
- Drive and operate sweepers, maintain their brooms, and lubricate the units daily.
- Drive dump trucks with power take-up units to haul brush, garbage, and sand, and dispense materials at dump sites.
- Operate multiple-unit tractor mowers and other equipment to maintain grounds and athletic fields.
- Operate street-flushing and mounted air-compressor equipment, load water, operate auxiliary pumps, and adjust sprayers.
- Load and unload heavy equipment, including earth-moving equipment, and construction materials such as aggregates and waste.
- Ensure loads are properly and safely secured.
- Clean vehicles and equipment and perform light maintenance, including checking oil, tires, fluid levels, and fuses.
- Operate a two-way radio for information and safety.
- Prepare daily reports documenting driving activity, accidents, and maintenance, as well as monthly summaries.
- Perform office tasks, including purchasing materials and supplies.
- Perform required Department of Transportation and California Highway Patrol inspections and complete the appropriate forms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
