Truck Driver; As-; Street Environmental Services - Public Works

• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  7355-Truck Driver
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening
:
Friday, October 16, 2026
Final date to receive applications:This is a continuous recruitment. Application filing will be open at least through Friday, October 23, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $46.525/hourly- $59.225/hourly
Recruitment - / TEX
-7355 - Exempt

Appointment Type:

TEMPORARY AS-NEEDED
. This position is for as-needed (on-call assignments) for up to a maximum of 1040 hours. This position is excluded by the charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. In order to be considered for a permanent appointment, the incumbent will be required to successfully compete in a Civil Service Examination.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way;

maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Under general supervision, as a Truck Driver, you will drive and operate various types of motor vehicles and other automotive equipment in connection with construction and maintenance operations.

Important and Essential Duties:
As a Truck Driver, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive and operate trucks in pulling trailers, to include pulling and operating compressors and pumps by using safety chains and the operation of power lift gates.
• Drive and operate sweepers, maintain brooms, and lubricate the unit daily.
• Drive dump trucks with power take-up units to haul brush, garbage, sand, and dispense materials at dump site.
• Operate multiple-unit tractor mowers and drive equipment in the maintenance of grounds and athletic fields.
• Operate street flushing and mounted air compressor equipment to load water, operate auxiliary pumps, and adjust sprayers.
• Load and unload heavy equipment (such as various types of earth-moving equipment) and construction materials such as aggregates and waste.
• Ensure that loads are properly and safely secured.
• Clean and perform light maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Check oil, tires, fluid levels, and fuses.
• Operate two-way radio for information and safety.
• Prepare daily reports that document driving activity, accidents, maintenance, and monthly summaries.
• Perform office tasks, including purchasing materials and supplies.
• Perform required DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (California Highway Patrol) inspections and complete appropriate forms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Two (2) years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or other trucks over 26,000 pounds, such as winch…