TRUCK DRIVER-CDL Required

City Of Wheeling; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 23,378 - 33,296; Full time

Job summary

City of Wheeling in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Operator to operate light to medium construction and sanitation equipment under supervision. You will perform routine inspections and basic maintenance, keep gear clean, and assist with repairs as needed.

You may lead a route for sanitation and recycling tasks and drive packer or dump trucks. A valid CDL is required, with safety and reliable performance emphasized.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience operating light to medium construction and maintenance equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate light to medium equipment, including various trucks.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refers needed repairs to Supervisor.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operation.
• Performs a variety of manual laborer duties at work site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Packer truck operation

Dump trucks

Forklift operation

Safety practices

Preventative maintenance

Heavy manual labor

Tools

Chipper

Compressor

Spreader

Hand roller

Mower

Jackhammer

Weed eater

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV 26003. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: None. Job Shift: Any.

Definition

Under supervision of a crew leader, lead worker or Division Supervisor, operates less complex, light to medium sized equipment in the Maintenance and construction in the Public Works Departments, and performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work. This classification is differentiated from the Heavy Equipment Operator by the more routine and less diverse nature of assignments performed.

Tasks

Operates a variety of light to medium equipment, including various forms of trucks. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. Refers needed repairs to Supervisor. Maintains equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operation. Performs a variety of manual laborer duties at work site. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties specific to Sanitation & Recycling

Must be able to operate packer truck and be able to begin work in early morning hours. Serves as the lead worker for the assigned route. Must be able to operate recycling truck. Collects and empties recycle bins. May serve as the lead worker for the assigned route.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of vehicle operation.
• Skill in the operation of various vehicles such as packers, dump trucks, pick-ups, and forklifts.
• Skill in performing job efficiently and safely.
• Skill in routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Skill in performing heavy manual labor and working within safety guidelines.

Materials and Equipment

• Assigned Equipment/Vehicles
• Hand Tools (broom, shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Division Equipment (Chipper, Compressor, Spreader, Hand Roller, Mower, Jackhammer, Weed eater, etc.)

Mental and Physical Abilities

Mental work efforts involve the application of oral and written instructions requiring independent decisions and assuming responsibility for the proper operation of equipment which may impact the ability of the work unit to complete work in a timely and safe manner. Physical requirements include the ability to bend, stoop, twist, and climb while performing laborer duties, and to lift moderate (25 - 50 lbs.) materials frequently and heavy (50 - 100 lbs.) materials occasionally.

Working Conditions

Work involves the operation of mechanized equipment.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience operating light to medium construction and maintenance equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Starting hourly rate: $20.57