Truck Driver (As-Needed) - Street Environmental Services - Public Works (7355)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

15h•$47 - $59

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various motor vehicles and automotive equipment for construction and maintenance operations. This is a temporary, as-needed, on-call position with assignments capped at 1,040 hours. The role is excluded from the competitive civil service examination process and serves at the discretion of the appointing officer. A permanent appointment requires successfully competing in a Civil Service Examination. The position is with San Francisco Public Works, a department that designs and manages civic construction, cleans and maintains the public right of way, maintains civic buildings, paves roads, repairs bridges and public stairways, and performs other public services. Public Works reports an annual operating budget of $453 million, an active capital portfolio exceeding $3 billion, and a workforce of more than 1,700 employees. Applicants must provide a copy of a valid Class B or Class A driver’s license with a current Medical Certificate and a complete, current DMV driving-record printout. The DMV printout must be dated within one month of the date requested and show “End” on its final page. A good driving record is required. The position also requires a California driver’s license without restrictions that would prevent performance of the job’s essential functions.

Requirements

Two years of verified experience driving trucks over 26,000 pounds or using heavy construction equipment, 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: fewer than six violation points in the last 12 months, fewer than eight in the last 24 months, and fewer than ten in the last 36 months.
A valid 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 with no restrictions that would prohibit legally performing the essential duties.
Submit a copy of the Class B or Class A driver’s license with current Medical Certificate and a complete DMV printout. The printout must be current, dated within one month of the date requested, and state “End” on the final page.
Bus-driving experience does not qualify.
Include all experience, education, training, and other information supporting minimum qualifications in the application by the filing deadline; resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed City application.
Applicants may be required to complete a Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire and provide verification of qualifying education and experience.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks while pulling trailers, including operating compressors and pumps with safety chains and power lift gates.
Drive and operate sweepers, maintain their brooms, and lubricate 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 equipment used 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.
Complete required Department of Transportation and California Highway Patrol inspections and associated forms.