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

Truck Driver (As-Needed) - Street Environmental Services - Public Works (7355)Recruitment: RTF0169171-01075549Published: October 16, 2026Department: Public WorksJob class: 7355-Truck DriverPay range: $46.525/hr - $59.225/hrRole type: Temporary ExemptHours: About:Application Opening: Friday, October 16, 2026 Application Deadline: This is a continuous recruitment. Application filing will be open at least through Friday, October 23, 2026 and will close any time thereafter. Compensation Range: $46.525/hourly- $59.225/hourly Recruitment ID: RTF0169171- 01075549/ TEX -7355 - ExemptAppointment Type: TEMPORARY AS-NEEDED. This position is for as-needed (on-call assignments) for up to a maximum of 1040 hours. This position is excluded by the charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. In order to be considered for a permanent appointment, the incumbent will be required to successfully compete in a Civil Service Examination.ALL applicants are required to submit the following along with their application:Copy of your Class B or Class A Driver License with a current Medical CertificateCopy of your Department of Motor Vehicles printoutDRIVING RECORD: As part of the Minimum Qualifications review process, applicants will be required to submit a Department of Motor Vehicles printout.The printout is available from any Department of Motor Vehicles office. The printout must be current, dated within one month of the date when requested. The printout must be complete and state the word "End" on the final page of the printout. Applicants who do not submit the printout will not be considered.San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco's biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.Please visit the "About Us" section of our website at to learn more about the department's core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.Role descriptionUnder general supervision, as a Truck Driver, you will drive and operate various types of motor vehicles and other automotive equipment in connection with construction and maintenance operations.Important and Essential Duties: As a Truck Driver, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:Drive and operate trucks in pulling trailers, to include pulling and operating compressors and pumps by using safety chains and the operation of power lift gates.Drive and operate sweepers, maintain brooms, and lubricate the unit daily.Drive dump trucks with power take-up units to haul brush, garbage, sand, and dispense materials at dump site.Operate multiple-unit tractor mowers and drive equipment in the maintenance of grounds and athletic fields.Operate street flushing and mounted air compressor equipment to load water, operate auxiliary pumps, and adjust sprayers.Load and unload heavy equipment (such as various types of earth-moving equipment) and construction materials such as aggregates and waste.Ensure that loads are properly and safely secured.Clean and perform light maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Check oil, tires, fluid levels, and fuses.Operate two-way radio for information and safety.Prepare daily reports that document driving activity, accidents, maintenance, and monthly summaries.Perform office tasks, including purchasing materials and supplies.Perform required DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (California Highway Patrol) inspections and complete appropriate forms.How to qualifyMinimum Qualifications:Experience: Two (2) years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or other trucks over 26,000 pounds, 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.AND A good driving record. An applicant will be considered a negligent driver (and therefore not qualified) if his/her driving record shows six or more violation points in the last twelve months, or eight or more violation points in the last twenty-four months, or ten or more violation points in the last thirty-six months.AND License: Requires possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver's license with current Medical Certificate. License must have no restriction on driving vehicles with air brakes.NOTE: Experience driving a bus will not be considered as qualifying.ALL applicants are required to submit the following along with their application:1. Copy of your Class B or Class A Driver License with a current Medical Certificate2. Copy of your Department of Motor Vehicles printoutDRIVING RECORD: As part of the Minimum Qualifications review process, applicants will be required to submit a Department of Motor Vehicles printout.The printout is available from any Department of Motor Vehicles office. The printout must be current, dated within one month of the date when requested. The printout must be complete and state the word "End" on the final page of the printout. Applicants who do not submit the printout will not be considered.Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Valid Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process.Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for