Heavy Truck Driver, (B252730-3), 203, Construction

Operates one or more types of trucks and helps with traffic control. Moves heavy equipment around the City on a lowboy trailer. Performs labor duties when necessary. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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 heavy trucks including dump trucks, street maintenance vehicles, tractors, and lowboy trailers.
• Performs maintenance work on City streets including working with asphalt and patching potholes.
• Utilizes a variety of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Maintains proper working order of vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• 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.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation
• Knowledge of commercial trucks

• 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 build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• 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 work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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

• Communicable diseases

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

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

Valid Licenses or Certifications

• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.  Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.