Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Summary: Drives and operates dump truck and/or other designated vehicle to transport various materials and supplies.

Work Hours: This position will be expected to work a schedule established by the Department Head. Typical hours will be 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. It is also expected this position will work other hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals. Mandatory overtime may be required during certain occasions including, but not limited to times of snow/ice removal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, applicants should be able to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective and safe manner. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a manual transmission. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential Duties: Include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Picks up and transports rock, gravel, dirt, stone, sand blacktop and other materials and supplies.
• Dumps rock, gravel, dirt, stone, sand blacktop and other materials and supplies at job site and/or other designated location.
• Plows snow and ice, and dispenses road salt and/or other snow/ice treating materials.
• Drives and operates leaf collection truck.
• Performs manual labor as needed and/or requested.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience performing similar duties desired.

License(s)/Certification(s) : Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required. Endorsements are preferred, but not required.

Requires one year driving a commercial vehicle or closely related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; Adaptability - responds positively to change; Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers; Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Salary & Benefits : The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.