Heavy Truck Driver

Truck Driver

This position is responsible for operating a truck in the maintenance of City cart paths, storm water system, and other infrastructure.

Essential functions include:

• Performs daily check of tires and fluid levels on vehicles and equipment; performs minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Installs and repairs storm pipes; repairs potholes, trenches, and curbs; digs trenches for the installation of pipes; and cleans debris and trash out of storm sewers, catch basins, and drains.
• Assists in masonry work, such as building headwalls, retaining walls, and catch basins. Grades; prepares forms, pours and finishes concrete in the installation of curbs and handicap access ramps.
• Cuts and removes trees; trims shrubbery; removes brush; and sweeps streets.
• Pours and patches asphalt.
• Cleans ditches.
• Cuts grass on City right-of-way.
• Pours concrete.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including a street sweeper and road grader.
• Operates a truck to transport dirt and other materials to work sites.
• Loads and secures equipment
• Installs cones and traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Completes and submits daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to ensure compliance, maintain safety standards, and identify any maintenance needs in a timely manner
• Reports safety hazards or other maintenance problems to Crew Leader or Supervisor.
• Must attend specialized training, including safety training, as required by management
• Responds to after-hours and weather-related emergencies
• Performs related duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Knowledge required by the position includes:

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques for cart paths and storm water systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations
• Skill in operating assigned trucks and equipment
• Skill in establishing safe work zones
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of a variety of tools and equipment
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a workplace of dignity and respect.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, traffic laws, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related truck driving duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in support of the construction and maintenance of City cart paths and infrastructure. Successful performance helps ensure safe and serviceable infrastructure.

Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give and exchange information and provide services.

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects. The employee must use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

This position may have functional supervision over assigned personnel.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a State of Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certificate.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.