CDL Truck Driver for Street and Snow Operations

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo is seeking a Truck Driver in Street Sanitation to operate various trucks, including packer-type and dump trucks, and perform routine maintenance and safety duties. You will follow work orders, assist in loading and unloading, and help maintain safety zones while serving in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include snow removal with plow/spreader, driving under general direction, and reporting equipment problems during daily routes. CDL with air-brakes is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air-brakes.
• 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 compatible with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck for collecting, removing and/or transporting recycling garbage, refuse, gravel, trees, branches, dirt, etc.
• Operates a truck with a plow or spreader for snow removal and salt spreading.
• Performs minor maintenance on trucks.
• Checks oil and gas levels, tire inflation and cleanliness of the truck.
• Reports problems with equipment and documents them.
• Assists in loading/unloading of trucks.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining safety zones.
• Wears safety equipment as required.
• Maintains awareness of potential safety hazards while working.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Automotive equipment knowledge

City geography & traffic laws

Follow oral & written directions

Weather tolerance

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Physical fitness

Tools

CDL Class A/B (air-brakes)

Job description

The City of Buffalo is seeking a Truck Driver in Street Sanitation to operate various trucks, including packer-type and dump trucks, and perform routine maintenance and safety duties. You will follow work orders, assist in loading and unloading, and help maintain safety zones while serving in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include snow removal with plow/spreader, driving under general direction, and reporting equipment problems during daily routes. CDL with air-brakes is required.