Job Title Operates one or more types of trucks and helps with traffic control. Moves heavy equipment around the City on a lowboy trailer. Performs labor duties when necessary. Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Drives heavy trucks including dump trucks, street maintenance vehicles, tractors, and lowboy trailers. Performs maintenance work on City streets including working with asphalt and patching potholes. Utilizes a variety of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools. Maintains proper working order of vehicles, equipment, and machinery. Cleans streets with a street sweeper; operates a truck loader, ditches material, and performs dump truck maintenance duties. Checks drains and ditches for any blockage; removes obstructions with a chain saw or hand saw; cleans ditches periodically and after heavy rains. Repairs and replaces damaged street signs; builds forms, fences, and barricades for use by the street department. May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects. Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use. Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES: FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation Commercial trucks
Skills and Abilities:- Organization and time management
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
- Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
- Taking and following directions from supervisor.
- Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
- Performing strenuous work and routine work.
- Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
VehiclesWarehouse environment
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Moving mechanical parts
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Individuals who are hostile or irate
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Local travel
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:- At least one (1) year of truck driving experience.
- Valid Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Licenses or Certifications
- A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
Benefits:- The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:10 days of paid vacation per year6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan16 paid Holidays
- Paid health
- Dental plan
- Life insurance*30 day waiting period For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: www.cityoflaredohr.com under Employee Benefits
