TRUCK DRIVER HVY M

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school district as a Truck Driver, responsible for the operation of heavy trucks to transport materials. This physically demanding role requires strong leadership skills and a valid commercial driver's license. You will maintain safety standards while ensuring timely delivery of various materials across the district. Ideal candidates will have significant driving experience and a commitment to safety and service.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressively skilled driving experience.
• Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license class 'A'.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy trucks for transport and delivery of materials.
• Leads work crews in loading and distribution of materials.
• Maintains vehicle service records and adheres to maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Human Interaction

Data Utilization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy trucks

Automotive equipment

Job description

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Salary Schedule

Under direction, the position operates heavy trucks for pick-up, distribution, transport, and delivery of materials for the school district. Employees bring previous experience, can lead work crews, and operate automotive trucks and equipment as per work orders. Responsibilities include transporting waste, debris, sand, dirt, gravel, heavy equipment, concrete, asphalt, and construction materials. The role is physically demanding, requiring dexterity and agility for loading, transferring, and unloading materials. Performs related duties as directed.

Examples Of Essential Functions

1. Responds to customers courteously, accurately, and empathetically, representing OCPS positively.
2. Leads work crews in retrieval, removal, loading, and distribution of materials at various sites; loading dump trucks, land clearing, soil and concrete removal, grading, and demolishing structures.
3. Operates heavy trucks and automotive equipment for transport and delivery of materials and equipment.
4. Follows safety standards in truck and equipment operation on highways, roads, and school grounds.
5. Transports items like waste, debris, sand, dirt, gravel, heavy equipment, concrete, asphalt, and construction materials.
6. Maintains vehicle service records and adheres to maintenance schedules.
7. Operates various trucks and equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, graders, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, rollers, bucket trucks, cranes, as assigned.
8. Performs basic to semi-skilled trades and property maintenance within scope of abilities.
9. Stays updated on current technology used by OCPS, attending training as needed.
10. Maintains accurate and timely information related to job responsibilities.

Marginal Functions

Performs related duties as directed, not necessarily listed herein.

Minimum Training And Experience

High school diploma or GED, with at least 3 years of progressively skilled driving experience operating heavy trucks and automotive equipment, maintaining records, and meeting physical requirements; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license class “A”.

Performance Aptitudes

• Data Utilization: Ability to calculate, compute, and tabulate data.
• Human Interaction: Ability to lead, guide, and assist others.
• Equipment Operation: Operate trucks and tools such as shovels, rakes, saws.
• Verbal Aptitude: Use reference and descriptive data effectively.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Perform basic math operations.
• Functional Reasoning: Follow instructions and exercise judgment in routine tasks.
• Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment and creativity in evaluating information.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Exert very heavy effort, lift up to 100 pounds, and perform tasks involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and carrying heavy objects.

Sensory Requirements: Visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Exposure to dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, extreme temperatures, machinery, vibrations, and traffic hazards.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.