Truck Driver (Dead Animal Collections & Downtown Operations)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing semi-skilled work of a routine nature in the operation and minor maintenance of a light to medium size truck. Exercises no supervision. Work Location Culebra Warehouse - 6802 Culebra Road San Antonio, TX 78238 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Essential Job Functions

• Collects refuse from park grounds.
• Responds to calls for the pick-up of dead animals and prepares daily reports of animals picked up.
• Performs labor and maintenance duties, including loading and unloading truck, frequently lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Cleans and inspects the vehicle to ensure proper maintenance and safe operating condition.
• Operates flat-bed, stake body, pick-up, light cargo, or water sprinkler truck and simple attachments such as pumps and tow light trailers.
• Operates trucks used to haul laborers, materials, and light equipment to road maintenance and construction sites.
• Operates truck spray units used in insect and rodent control.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Formal or informal training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of professional driving experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating light trucks, light trailers, and related automotive equipment.
• Skill in operating hoists, drums, and other auxiliary equipment frequently attached to trucks.
• Skill in utilizing a two-way radio.
• Ability to interpret and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to learn the geography of the City and assigned routes.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in a shop or outside environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust; damp/wet surfaces, and high noise level.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio.

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

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