TRUCK DRIVER-Operations

City Of Wheeling; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Truck Driver-Operations to operate light to medium equipment and trucks in the Public Works Department. You will perform routine inspections, maintenance, and assist with minor repairs under supervision.

The role requires five years of experience with construction equipment and a valid CDL, with potential CDL attainment within 6 months in some departments. Work involves manual labor and safety-focused duties at the site.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience operating light to medium construction and maintenance equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the above qualifications.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or may obtain within 6 months of employment in certain departments where an immediate need is not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV 26003

TRUCK DRIVER-Operations

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.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• 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 Operations

May be assigned to trucks and/or light to medium equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, clearing snow, and hauling materials.

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) or may obtain within 6 months of employment in certain departments where an immediate need is not required.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt