Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation
Job in
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, 74465, USA
Listing for:
City of Tahlequah; OK
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Truck Driver, CDL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Responsible for driving and the safe operation of a tractor trailer unit meeting applicable USDOT standards hauling refuse from the transfer station(s) to the designated approved landfill site.
Classification:
This is a safety sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a safety sensitive classification you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.
Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
Job Responsibilities Work under the supervision of the Department superintendent and/or their designee.Driving sanitation department tractor/trailer from the transfer station to the designated landfill site.Dump refuse at the designated landfill; inspect the trailer to be certain it is empty; and return to transfer station.Perform USDOT required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of equipment.Do any USDOT required record keeping.Post log sheet with sanitation plant before leaving for landfill.Inspect equipment for needed repairs and help with said repairs as needed.Monitor need for regularly scheduled maintenance procedures on equipment and help with said as needed.Load transfer trucks as needed; operate other equipment at the plant as qualified and needed; and help with other duties around the plant/transfer station as assigned.Other tasks and duties may be assigned to the employee as needed by the supervisor in charge and/or city administration that are not included in this job description and may/or may not be in this department.Duties and Responsibilities That Specifically Differentiate This Job Level From the Next Lower Job Level In This Department
Must have an Oklahoma Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.Ability to safely drive a tractor/trailer and maneuver it in close situations.Working knowledge of applicable USDOT regulation.Qualifications
Must be capable of lifting heavy and/or awkward objects.Self‑motivated to be able to work individually and cooperative enough to function as part of a team.Willingness to do work outside in all types of weather.Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the general public.Maintain socially accepted standards of speech and appearance while on duty.Must be willing to adhere to all applicable rules and laws regarding safety and work in a consistently safe manner.Ability and willingness to perform assigned work in a timely and efficient manner.Ability to safely operate a semi‑tractor/trailer and skid steer loader in close areas.Be a safe, courteous, responsible driver and a good representative for the City of Tahlequah at the landfill site.Must have basic abilities with hand tools and willing to learn more.Must have general working knowledge of USDOT regulations relating to the equipment being driven and the driving assignment.Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma; or equivalent; is preferable.Experience driving a tractor/trailer sufficient to perform the required duties of the job safely.Language Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
Reasoning Ability
Recognize unsafe conditions and situations.Must be able to understand both oral and written instructions.Certificates;
Licenses;
Registrations
Must have an Oklahoma Class "A" Commercial Driver's License and maintain it throughout your employment.
Other Qualifications
Must successfully complete required drug testing and physical examination per City of Tahlequah's policies and USDOT regulations.Have and maintain a driving record sufficient to satisfy the insurance mandates placed upon the city and USDOT regulations for the operation of the specified equipment.Establish employment eligibility under USDOT, USDOL, and City of Tahlequah rules and policies.Physical Demands
Climbing; balancing; stooping; reaching; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; grasping; talking and hearing are all demanded in the job.The job is considered "Medium Work" but can be heavy at times.Level Three Visual Acuity and/or level required for Oklahoma Class "A" CDL; whichever is more stringent.Work EnvironmentThe worker will be subject to: both inside and outside environmental conditions; weather related extreme cold and heat; hazards; oils; and atmospheric conditions.Obnoxious odors are an inherent facet of the job.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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