Heavy Truck Driver; A263835-2 Creek Cleaning

Overview

Operates one or more types of trucks and assists with all labor duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets, City creeks, and right of ways.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Drives a truck hauling patch materials for street repairs; shovels patch into holes and rolls the patch until flat; fills holes with hot mix, cold mix, or concrete.
• Hauls materials and equipment to each job site; checks fluid levels in equipment before departing for job site.
• Plans, assigns, reviews, instructs, and trains in correct methods and procedures; completes vehicle inspection on a daily basis.
• Cleans streets with a street sweeper; operates a truck loader, ditches material, and performs dump truck maintenance duties.
• Checks drains and ditches for any blockage; removes obstructions with a chain saw or hand saw; cleans ditches periodically and after heavy rains.
• Repairs and replaces damaged street signs; builds forms, fences, and barricades for use by the street department.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to read and follow route maps.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to the incumbent of others.
• Ability to travel across uneven or rocky surfaces in streets.
• Ability to plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and/or a Commercial Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in the English or Spanish language.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

• Seldom:
  Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Seldom:
  Communicable diseases
• Seldom:
  Moving mechanical parts
• Seldom:
  Fumes or airborne particles
• Seldom:
  Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Sometimes:
  Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Frequently:
  Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Often:
  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Often:
  Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often:

• Local travel

• At least one (1) year of truck driving experience.

• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B is required

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered…