Full Time Truck Drive

Salary: $19.98 - $22.21 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Fleet Department
Applications accepted from: Operations
Workdays & Hours: Monday -Friday2:30pm - 11:00pm
The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value, fleet management services. To accomplish Fleet's mission and our vision of being recognized as the best managed fleet in the country, we are actively seeking a Truck Driver (Wrecker Driver) The Truck Driver (Wrecker Driver) is a Tier 1 position and can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals. For further information pertaining to the Fleet Management Department, please visit:

The purpose of the Truck Driver (Wrecker Driver) position is to drive safely while transporting personnel, vehicles, equipment, and other materials to and from worksites in a safe manner, according to safety procedures.
The Truck Driver (Wrecker Driver) duties will include but are not limited to:

Transport units to vendors for repairs and retrieve units once repairs have been completed.
Clean and service vehicles and equipment.
Organize and coordinate distribution of food, supplies and other materials as necessary.
May operate a variety of hand and power tools and heavy equipment, etc.
May transport materials and vehicles to various locations.
Communicate with a dispatcher, driving to the scene of an accident or breakdown.
Connect the vehicle to the tow truck and transport it back to the service station.
Responsible for unloading of towed vehicles. Attaching, strapping, securing the disabled vehicle to the tow truck of various sizes and equipment.
Service fleet maintenance wreckers to keep in working order.
Observe environmental and hazardous material procedures.
Attend driving and safety training programs.
Candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, obtain, and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.**
There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold moisture, air pollution, chemical gases, and substances. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

Six months of experience driving a heavy commercial truck, or its equivalent are required.

Must have valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience as wrecker driver, transporting and operating heavy duty vehicles and equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, etc. Applicants with mechanical aptitude are desired.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Medical

• Dental
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Transportation/parking plan
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Are you currently an employee of the Fleet Management Department?
High School Diploma / GED equivalency or higher

How much verifiable experience driving a heavy commercial truck or its equivalent (tractors, riding mowers, etc.) Please select the type of valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you obtain?
Class A
Class B
No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Explain your experience as a wrecker driver by listing the types of equipment/vehicles you have previously transported (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).
Describe your experience in using Tow Truck related tools & equipment such as wheel straps, safety chains and "J" hooks to appropriately secure a vehicle safely during transport during a period of 6-months or beyond (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).
Briefly describe your experience with transporting and operating heavy duty vehicles and equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, etc. (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).