Truck Driver (Dead Animal Collections & Downtown Operations)

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is hiring a Light Truck Driver to perform semi-skilled tasks in operating and maintaining light to medium trucks. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, at the Culebra Warehouse in San Antonio, TX.

The role requires one year of driving experience and a valid Texas Class C license, with knowledge of traffic laws and safety practices. Duties include refuse collection, animal pickup, loading/unloading, and vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One year of professional driving experience.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect refuse from park grounds.
• Respond to calls for pick-up of dead animals and prepare daily reports of animals picked up.
• Perform labor and maintenance duties, including loading/unloading truck and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Inspect and clean the vehicle to ensure proper maintenance and safe operating condition.
• Operate light trucks, trailers, and related equipment; haul laborers, materials, and light equipment to sites.
• Operate truck spray units used in insect and rodent control.
• Fulfill other related duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Safety practices and procedures

Interpret simple instructions

Learn city geography and routes

Physical ability

Education

Training read/write for job performance

Tools

Two-way radio

Hoists & drums operation

Operate light trucks & trailers

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing semi-skilled work of a routine nature in the operation and minor maintenance of a light to medium size truck. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Culebra Warehouse - 6802 Culebra Road San Antonio, TX 78238

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• Collects refuse from park grounds.
• Responds to calls for the pick-up of dead animals and prepares daily reports of animals picked up.
• Performs labor and maintenance duties, including loading and unloading truck, frequently lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Cleans and inspects the vehicle to ensure proper maintenance and safe operating condition.
• Operates flat-bed, stake body, pick-up, light cargo, or water sprinkler truck and simple attachments such as pumps and tow light trailers.
• Operates trucks used to haul laborers, materials, and light equipment to road maintenance and construction sites.
• Operates truck spray units used in insect and rodent control.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Formal or informal training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of professional driving experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating light trucks, light trailers, and related automotive equipment.
• Skill in operating hoists, drums, and other auxiliary equipment frequently attached to trucks.
• Skill in utilizing a two-way radio.
• Ability to interpret and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to learn the geography of the City and assigned routes.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in a shop or outside environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust; damp/wet surfaces, and high noise level.