The City of San Diego
The City of San Diego is hiring: Heavy Truck Driver I in California
The City of San Diego, California, MO, United States, 65018
Overview
Heavy Truck Driver I position at The City of San Diego.
Responsibilities
- Drive single-unit two- or three-axle heavy trucks, five- to ten-cubic-yard dump trucks, six-wheel drive dump trucks, 800 series heat patch trucks, crack seal trucks, 811 series refuse packer trucks, 6300 series refuse packer trucks, and 9000 series five-cubic-yard dump trucks equipped with a front-end loader, 803 series eight-cubic yard dump trucks, or drive vehicles which tow trailers with a manufactured gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds.
- Perform pre-trip inspections; keep mileage and service records.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks using a loader or similar equipment, including refuse barrels from City beaches and parks.
- Perform unskilled construction and maintenance work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes and Requirements
- Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive a 5% general wage increase effective 7/1/25.
- Heavy Truck Driver I employees may be required to work weekends, extended periods of night or unusual shift work, for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
- Heavy Truck Driver I employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
Licensing and Certification
- LICENSE: A valid California Class A or B Driver License AND a valid California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years are required at the time of application.
- A restricted Class A or B Driver License will NOT be accepted.
- Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from date of hire.
- Some departments require an unrestricted Class A Driver License only.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Government Administration