Truck Driver - Public Works

Salary Range: $96,772 - $123,188 Annually

Appointment Type:
Temporary-Exempt (TEX), Category 18:
This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

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.

Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for the position of Truck Driver (7355).

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

• 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 twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds, such as winch trucks, semi-trailers, sweepers, multiple-unit tractor mowers, dump trucks, or other construction vehicles with power take-off units and/or lift gates.

AND

A good driving record. An applicant will be considered a negligent driver (and therefore not qualified) if his/her driving record shows six (6) or more violation points in the last twelve (12) months, or eight (8) or more violation points in the last twenty-four (24) months, or ten (10) or more violation points in the last thirty-six (36) months.

AND

License:
Possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver’s…