Job Description

Posting number: POSTING

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL OFFICE

Job classification: Truck Driver (Streets)

Posting type: Non-Competitive

Categories: Public Works, Drivers

Summary

A Truck Driver in Street Sanitation operates one or more types of automotive equipment, including a packer-type truck and dump truck, other than heavy duty or specialized automotive equipment, in the performance of duties. Work consists of routine manual and simple mechanical operations of equipment. Incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the trucks and related equipment. S/he follows general directions, including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from a superior who performs periodic inspections of work. Incumbents may be called upon to operate heavy duty equipment in case of emergency. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers in the loading and unloading of trucks.

Examples of duties

Operates a truck in connection with the collecting, removing and/or transporting of recycling garbage, refuse, gravel, trees, branches, dirt, etc.;

Operates a truck with a plow or spreader in connection with removal of snow and spreading of salt to clear snow from streets with parked vehicles and other obstacles;

Performs minor maintenance work on trucks;

• checks oil and gas level, tire inflation and cleanliness of the truck;
• reports problems with equipment and documents same;

Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks;

Assists in setting up and maintaining of safety zones;

Wears safety equipment as required;

Maintains awareness of potential safety hazards while working;

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

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(A) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Laborer in the competitive class for one year;

or

(B) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Laborer I, Laborer II, Housing Custodian, Street Repair Worker or Street Worker in the non-competitive class for two years.

Special Requirement

Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.

Note: License must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.

Open Competitive

Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.

Note: License must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.

Supplemental information

Good knowledge of the operation of automotive and simple motorized equipment;

Thorough knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the city;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;

Mechanical aptitude;

Dependability;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.