Truck Driver

Truck Driver

The City of Danbury is announcing an open competitive exam for the position of Truck Driver. General description of duties: Skilled work in the operation of medium to heavy trucks requiring a CDL endorsement, carrying materials, plowing and salting City streets. Responsible for doing prescribed work safely and effectively without damage to equipment. May operate other automotive equipment occasionally. Performs laboring tasks. Work assignments are received daily, and work is checked during the progress or upon completion, depending upon the nature of the duties being performed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plows and salts streets in the assigned area.
• Stockpiles and hauls materials to various jobs.
• Performs various laboring tasks.
• Must be able to report to work after hours when called by a supervisor in response to emergencies and weather-related events, 24/7.

Minimum requirements and responsibilities:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the traffic safety rules, regulations, and precautions to be taken to avoid accidents; considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of operating a truck with plowing and sanding attachments. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to physically withstand the operation of equipment over rough terrain, under adverse weather conditions, and during long hours. Sufficient physical strength and agility to do heavy manual labor day to day and under adverse weather conditions. Understanding of the general knowledge of the means and methods of road construction.

Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent educational training. Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Experience and Training: A minimum of 4 years of experience in the operation of trucks that require CDL Class A or Class B with air brakes. Must possess a Class A or Class B CDL. Preferred skills in driving a 6-wheel dump truck with plow and salting equipment.

Supervision received: Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Foreman who assigns work and reviews performance. May receive instructions from an employee in a higher job classification.