Job Description

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, October 16, 2026

Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Friday, October 23, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

Salary Range: $96,772 - $123,188 Annually

Recruitment ID: TEX-7355-169170, RTF0169169-01130041

Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt (TEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for the position of Truck Driver (7355) within the Bureau of Street Environmental Services (SES).

Job Description

As a Truck Driver, under general supervision, you will drive and operate various types of motor vehicles and other automotive equipment in connection with construction and maintenance operations.

Important and Essential Duties:

Your duties as a Truck Driver may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive and operate trucks in pulling trailers, to include pulling and operating compressors and pumps by using safety chains and the operation of power lift gates.
• Drive and operate sweepers, maintain brooms, and lubricate the unit daily.
• Drive dump trucks with power take-up units to haul brush, garbage, sand, and dispense materials at dump site.
• Operate multiple-unit tractor mowers and drive equipment in the maintenance of grounds and athletic fields.
• Operate street flushing and mounted air compressor equipment to load water, operate auxiliary pumps, and adjust sprayers.
• Load and unload heavy equipment (such as various types of earth-moving equipment) and construction materials such as aggregates and waste.
• Ensure that loads are properly and safely secured.
• Clean and perform light maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Check oil, tires, fluid levels, and fuses.
• Operate two-way radio for information and safety.
• Prepare daily reports that document driving activity, accidents, maintenance, and monthly summaries.
• Perform office tasks, including purchasing materials and supplies.
• Perform required DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (California Highway Patrol) inspections and complete appropriate forms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Two (2) years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or other trucks over twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds, such as winch trucks, semi-trailers, sweepers, multiple-unit tractor mowers, dump trucks, or other construction vehicles with power take-off units and/or lift gates.

AND

A good driving record. An applicant will be considered a negligent driver (and therefore not qualified) if his/her driving record shows six (6) or more violation points in the last twelve (12) months, or eight (8) or more violation points in the last twenty-four (24) months, or ten (10) or more violation points in the last thirty-six (36) months.

AND

License:

Possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver’s license with current Medical Certificate. License must have no restriction on driving vehicles with air brakes.

NOTE: Experience driving a bus will not be considered as qualifying.

ALL applicants are required to submit the following along with their application:

1. Copy of your Class B or Class A Driver License with a current Medical Certificate
2. Copy of your Department of Motor Vehicles printout

DRIVING RECORD:

As part of the Minimum Qualifications review process, applicants will be required to submit a Department of Motor Vehicles printout.

The printout is available from any Department of Motor Vehicles office. The printout must be current, dated within one month of the date when requested. The printout must be complete and state the word “End” on the final page of the printout. Applicants who do not submit the printout will not be considered.

Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Failure to submit a copy of driver license, current medical certificate, Department of Motor Vehicles printout and required verification of experience will result in rejection of the application.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ): Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. 

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.