Heavy Truck Driver Job at City of Peachtree City in Peachtree City

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating a truck in the maintenance of City cart paths, storm water system, and other infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily check of tires and fluid levels on vehicles and equipment; performs minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Installs and repairs storm pipes; repairs potholes, trenches, and curbs; digs trenches for the installation of pipes; and cleans debris and trash out of storm sewers, catch basins, and drains.
• Assists in masonry work, such as building headwalls, retaining walls, and catch basins, as needed.
• Grades; prepares forms, pours and finishes concrete for curbs and handicap access ramps.
• Performs landscaping tasks like cutting and removing trees, trimming shrubbery, removing brush, and street sweeping.
• Pours and patches asphalt.
• Cleans ditches and cuts grass on City right-of-way.
• Pours concrete.
• Operates equipment including street sweepers and road graders.
• Operates trucks to transport dirt and other materials to work sites, loads and secures equipment.
• Installs cones and traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Reports safety hazards or maintenance issues to Supervisor.
• Attends safety and specialized training as required.
• Responds to after-hours and weather-related emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of City policies, construction and maintenance techniques, vehicle operation, safety rules.
• Skill in operating trucks and equipment, establishing safe work zones, tool maintenance, and interpersonal communication.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

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