Heavy Truck Driver

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates. 

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
  Week of 01/05/26 - Blind supplemental scoring
  Week of 01/12/26 - Performance examination

Under direction, to drive heavy-duty diesel and gas powered trucks and/or truck-trailer combinations; to operate mechanical attachments; to operate equipment; and to do related work as required.

Drives heavy trucks hauling asphalt concrete to paving crews; hauls broken concrete, asphalt, and dirt from under crane; loads and unloads equipment on low bed trailer; operates roller, skip loader, winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment; assists in pick and shovel and jackhammer work; operates mechanical attachments such as a loader used to pick up leaves; makes minor repairs and adjustments on mechanical equipment such as draining air in brake systems; occasionally assists crew supervisor as directed.

Employment Standards: 

Knowledge of Methods of loading and securing materials; traffic regulations and the Motor Vehicle Code; the operation of winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment.

Skills in the operation of heavy-duty trucks, truck-trailers, tractors, semi-trailers, and construction and maintenance equipment.

Ability to operate heavy trucks and assist in pick and shovel and jack hammer work; operate mechanized equipment safely; learn general layout of the City and the proper streets to use for heavy equipment; follow oral and written directions and to work harmoniously with supervisors and fellow employees.

 Education/Training: One year's experience in the operation of heavy trucks.

 Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification, who are required byapplicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the AmericanNational Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

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