Street Department Truck Driver in Public Works

Job Title

Street Department Truck Driver in Public Works

Street Department Foreman

$22.38 per hour

Position Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Street Department Foreman of Public Works the Street Department Truck Driver operates trucks to plow snow transport equipment materials and/or work crews to assigned locations. Truck driver position also provides general labor on job sites and/or projects. Employees are given specific assignments by a foreman or supervisor for their daily work activities.

Duties and Responsibilities Not All Inclusive:

Employee is responsible for the operation of City vehicles and equipment general labor activities and other duties assigned.

Operate a dump truck haul sand gravel cement stone dirt and other materials on various projects. Operate a truck to plow and salt icy and/or snow-covered roads.

Tow trailers compressors pressure washer rollers and other equipment.

Assist in the work of a crew such as cleaning streets and storm sewers laying storm sewer pipe patching and paving road surfaces.

Help load and unload trucks.

Perform daily vehicle inspection of the assigned equipment/truck and maintain accurate logbooks.

Complete work orders daily work sheets vehicle repair orders and other required records.

General labor for specific jobs. Examples are cutting grass weed cutting landscaping painting and janitorial functions.

Emergency callouts and scheduled callouts will be required when determined necessary by the Foreman Superintendent and/or the Director.

All other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Director.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• One year experience in the operation of a single chassis truck or a vehicle of equal complexity.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and in good physical condition.
• Knowledge of principles of automotive equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the component parts of automotive vehicles.
• Knowledge of the geography of the area and the location of the streets within the City of Weirton.
• Ability to make minor motor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions

• Some inside work but mostly field work is required
• Field work may be in adverse weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Applicant must be in good physical condition
• Work will require the ability up to lift 50#
• Work will require the ability to walk substantial distances and at steep grades

Other Requirements

Must possess valid CDL drivers license.

Must pass physical examination including DOT drug and alcohol screening.

Safe driving record

Direct Reports

None

If you would like to receive an application or have any questions regarding this position please contact the City of Weirton Human Resources Department at . You may also e-mail a resume to .

Required Experience:

IC