City of Wheeling, WV is hiring: TRUCK DRIVER-Operations in Wheeling

Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of light to medium equipment, including various forms of trucks.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refer needed repairs to Supervisor and maintain equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operation.
• Perform a variety of manual laborer duties at the work site.
• Assist with tasks as assigned under the Operations scope, including 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 and 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 involves applying oral and written instructions, independent decision-making, and responsibility for the proper operation of equipment. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and lifting 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 may be substituted. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or may obtain within 6 months of employment in departments where an immediate need is not required.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Starting Hourly Rate

$18.34