DRIVER II - Full-time

pstrongem1. TASK amp; DUTIES LIST AND MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE FOR: PUBLIC WORKS DRIVER II/em/strong/p p• PAY STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/p pemstrong2. REQUIREMENTS:/strong/em/p pstrongEducation:nbsp;/strongHigh school diploma or GED equivalent, and two years of driving or operating public works equipment, or any equivalent of combination of related education and experience./p pstrongLicensing, Registration or Certification:/strongnbsp;Background check must be satisfactory./p pPre-employment screenings must be passed./p pMust possess or be able to obtain at time of hire, and maintain a valid WV drivers license and a CDL license while in this position./p pExperience Education and/or experience above or any equivalent combination of education and experience./p pstrongSkills, Knowledge and Abilities:nbsp;/strongConsiderable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in truck driving, sanitation routes, routine construction and repair activities./p pAbility to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time./p pAbility to work safely./p pAbility to effectively meet and deal with the public, always being polite as a representative of the City./p pAbility to use and operate motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, compactor, saws, pumps, aeroil propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone and ditch witch./p pAbility to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing, with people on all levels and to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions./p pAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, department heads, associates and the general public./p pstrongPhysical:/strongnbsp;Body Positions: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling./p pBody Movements: Must use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls./p pMust be able to meet any required physical standards./p pReach with hands and arms./p pMust be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds./p pStand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, balance and crawl./p pBody Senses Sight, hearing, speech and smell. Must be able to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus./p pstrongMental:nbsp;/strongLanguage Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to effectively communicate and project positive attitude. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing./p pSupervision Exercised: None/p pReasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./p pstrongem3. TASKS and DUTIES OF JOB:/emnbsp;/strongGeneral Definition: This is a skilled position operating larger trucks (over 26,000 lbs) requiring a special license and the operation of specific equipment. Employee works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director. While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works outside in weather conditions of all types. The employee operates dump trucks, pick-up trucks, rollers, street sweepers in all types of weather conditions. The employee constantly works with heavy objects such as garbage, stone, sand, and chemicals and must be alert to strains and proper use of equipment. Ice and snow may make operation or equipment hazardous thus requiring driver to adjust operating speeds accordingly. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or air borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud./p p1 Maintains the required confidentiality of all work./p p2 Drives and operates large sanitation trucks, tandem axle dump trucks and tractor trailer trucks./p p3 Loads, unloads and hauls stone, slag, sand, salt, dirt, debris, garbage, asphalt and other materials./p p4 Performs minor equipment maintenance such as oil changes, greasing, washing, tire changing and installation of snow chains to keep equipment in safe operating condition./p p5 Drives single and dual tandem axle trucks and equipment with a GVW of more than 26,000 lbs. in the loading, hauling and unloading of various materials./p p6 Responds to public works complaints as assigned by the Public Works Director./p p7 Operates snow plows and/or snow blowers, applies salt, calcium and abrasives during snow and ice storms./p p8 Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use./p p9 Operates street sweeper, mowing machines, tractors and forklifts./p p10 Assists in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew including pavement cutting, inlet and drain line cleaning, pipe repair, laying pipe and backfilling trenches./p p11 Assists with street paving and using motorized roller./p p12 Checks assigned equipment for fuel, oil and water, replenishes as necessary and performs other routine equipment preventative maintenance./p p13 Operates bucket high lift truck and performs related assigned tasks such as street light maintenance, traffic light maintenance and tree trimming/pruning./p p14 Performs as crew leader on sanitation collection routes, being responsible for other employees safety and safe operation of the packer units and safe operation of the truck in traffic and close operating conditions./p p15 Any and all other duties assigned by the Public Works Director./p pstrongem4. MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:/em/strong/p p1 Has a thorough understanding of job duties./p p2 Shows an interest in job and City. Represents the City in a professional and ethical manner./p p3 Communicates effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Maintains positive relationships with co-workers, City officials, the public and all contacts./p p4 Accepts and adapts to change, Learns new things quickly./p p5 Cares about quality-rarely makes errors, Requires little direct supervision, able to work independently./p p6 Has ability to multi task in changing situations, without undo stress or frustration./p p7 Practices quality employee/customer service/phone manner/public engagement./p p8 Accurate in duties as assigned./p p9 Prepares required reports accurately and timely./p p10 Strives to develop and maintain skills necessary to progress in the Public Works Driver II position. Seeks opportunities to grow and develop in position./p