What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at City of Chattanooga?
Job Description
Salary : $45,843 - $55,011
Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 : 30 A.M. - 4 : 00 P.M. (EST)
- Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.
Work Location : Moccasin Bend Campus
FLSA Status : This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department : Wastewater I & I
SUMMARY :
Incumbents in this classification drive and operate commercial vehicles, tractors, and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle in order to complete tasks for various solid waste collection and maintenance projects. Equipment in this classification includes commercial larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver through small residential roads and vehicles with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where the driving and operating of included equipment is the primary function of the job.
SERIES LEVEL :
Truck Driver is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any) :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of any combination of relevant education, experience, and / or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS :
Valid Tennessee Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license (CDL)
Requires appropriate license endorsement(s) related to the area of assignment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility; demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment; operation of commercial vehicles that consist of self-contained specialized equipment. Typical equipment operated might include, but is not limited to : tractor-trailers, low boys, fuel trucks, bucket trucks, mechanical street sweepers, knuckle-boom trucks, articulated boom mowers, oil distributors, jet-flushing / vacuum trucks, CCTV equipped trucks and automated garbage trucks with an articulated arm. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work. Position requires minimal, but daily public interaction and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Medium Work : Exerting up-to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Safety Sensitive : Y
Department of Transportation - CDL : Y
Child Sensitive : N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include : background check / drug screening / lift test / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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TLW 12 / 19 / 2023
Salary : $45,843 - $55,011