Truck Driver - Mowing Tractors/Leaf Collection

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team! The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Truck Driver to operate various equipment and vehicles for public works projects, including mowing, leaf collection, trash removal, street sweeping, and equipment transport. This role is crucial for maintaining the city's infrastructure, grounds, and public spaces. The position involves driving in various conditions, operating specialized equipment, performing light maintenance, and ensuring the safety of oneself, colleagues, and the public. The City of Chattanooga offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, comprehensive wellness programs, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant, outdoor-focused community.

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 with 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 system to mow rights-of-way and other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas.
Operates knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites, parks, and other City property and transports it to the landfill.
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 truck to transport fuel to equipment at work sites.
Drives bucket and/or lift truck to work site and operates lift mechanisms to elevate crews performing various maintenance, upkeep, and installation for traffic systems, tree trimming, and other tasks requiring access to high places.
Operates a jet-flushing/vacuum/viewer truck for the purpose of cleaning out storm drain and sanitary sewer pipe, manholes, catch basins, and other brick and concrete 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 which includes 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.
Removes dead animals and trees from the right of way as well as public roads.
Answers 911 emergency calls for oil spills as well as black ice.
Assists in contacting departments or personnel for an emergency situation.
Uses, carries, and answers cell phones, other devices, and/or two-way radio as determined by job duties and supervisor.
Meets regular attendance requirements.
Maintains good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Accomplishes 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.
Reports to or remains at work during inclement weather situations when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Uses chainsaws, rigging lines, pulleys, and cranes when working in the Forestry division.
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 the Forestry division.
Removes and cleans up dead or hazardous trees when working in the Forestry division.
Available on call for storm work or downed trees when working in the Forestry division.
May train personnel when working in the Forestry division.