Truck Driver; CDL DPW- Streets

Position: Truck Driver (CDL REQUIRED)- DPW- Streets
salary: $40,131.00 - $51,376.00 annually
location : buffalo, ny
job type: full-time
job number: posting
department: public works
division: public works general office
opening date: 10/27/2025
closing date: continuous
fee: $0.00

residence: residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the city of buffalo prior to filing application. this does not apply to anyone applying for the buffalo police entry level examination.

please take notice that the ordinances of the city of buffalo mandate continuous residency in the city during your employment, except for positions specifically exempt under state law.

fee: where indicated, a non-refundable application processing fee must accompany your application via check, cash or money order (if using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

check with civil service office for fee waiver info.
distinguishing features of the class

a truck driver in street sanitation operates one or more types of automotive equipment, including a packer-type truck and dump truck, other than heavy duty or specialized automotive equipment, in the performance of duties. Work consists of routine manual and simple mechanical operations of equipment. Incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the trucks and related equipment. S/he follows general directions, including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from a superior who performs periodic inspections of work.

Incumbents may be called upon to operate heavy duty equipment in case of emergency. Supervision may be exercised over laborers in the loading and unloading of trucks.
examples of work (illustration only)

operates a truck in connection with the collecting, removing and/or transporting of recycling garbage, refuse, gravel, trees, branches, dirt, etc.;
operates a truck with a plow or spreader in connection with removal of snow and spreading of salt to clear snow from streets with parked vehicles and other obstacles;
performs minor maintenance work on trucks;
- checks oil and gas level, tire inflation and cleanliness of the truck;
- reports problems with equipment and documents same;
assists in the loading and unloading of trucks;
assists in setting up and maintaining of safety zones;
wears safety equipment as required;
maintains awareness of potential safety hazards while working;
performs related duties as required.
minimum qualifications

promotional
(a) continuous and permanent status in any city department as a laborer in the competitive class for one year;
or
(b) continuous and permanent status in any city department as a laborer i, laborer ii, housing custodian, street repair worker or street worker in the non-competitive class for two years.

special requirement
possession of a current class a or class b commercial driver's license issued by the nys department of motor vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
note: license must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.

open competitive
possession of a current class a or class b commercial driver's license issued by the nys department of motor vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
note: license must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.
additional information

good knowledge of the operation of automotive and simple motorized equipment;
thorough knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the city;
ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
mechanical aptitude;
dependability;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
the city of buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

our offerings include:

-medical and vision, dental, life insurance (basic) and (supplemental)

-new york state retirement system

-deferred compensation plan

-employee assistance program for employee/family members

-flexible spending accounts

-liberal holidays & vacation

-growth opportunities and steady earnings potential