Truck Driver

City of Danbury • City of Danbury, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Danbury is hiring a Truck Driver to operate medium to heavy trucks requiring a CDL endorsement, transport materials, plow and salt City streets, and perform laboring tasks. The employee is responsible for completing assigned work safely and effectively without damaging equipment. Other automotive equipment may be operated occasionally. Assignments are provided daily, and work is checked during progress or upon completion, depending on the duties. The position works under the direct supervision of a Foreman, who assigns work and reviews performance; instructions may also come from an employee in a higher job classification. The employee must be able to report after hours when called by a supervisor for emergencies and weather-related events, 24/7.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational training.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• At least 4 years of experience operating trucks requiring a Class A or Class B CDL with air brakes.
• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL; a copy must be attached to the application for it to be considered.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic safety rules, regulations, and precautions to avoid accidents.
• Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques for operating trucks with plowing and sanding attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to withstand equipment operation over rough terrain, in adverse weather, and during long hours.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor day to day and in adverse weather conditions.
• General knowledge of the means and methods of road construction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving a 6-wheel dump truck with plow and salting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plow and salt streets in the assigned area.
• Stockpile and haul materials to various jobs.
• Perform various laboring tasks.
• Operate medium to heavy trucks requiring a CDL endorsement and, occasionally, other automotive equipment.
• Complete prescribed work safely and effectively without damage to equipment.
• Report to work after hours when called by a supervisor in response to emergencies and weather-related events.

What This Job Offers

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