JOB POSTING # 2014 – 10 Internal or External Posting Truck Driver City of East Chicago Public Works OPENING DATE: Monday, July 21, 2014 CLOSING DATE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time DEPARTMENT: Public Works REPORTS TO: Zone 1, 2, 3 Supervisor and Foreman PAY RANGE: In accordance to the City of East Chicago’s and Teamster Local 142 Collective Bargaining Agreement $14.87 DESCRIPTION Operational requirements for the East Chicago Public Works necessitate that the person performing the Job of a Truck Driver must be available for 24-hour on-call duty. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dump, Garbage, and Recycling Truck Operation (40%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Drives dump, garbage, and recycling truck to and from work sites, Drives and parks dump, garbage, and recycling truck in confined areas, Follows all applicable traffic rules and regulations, Properly uses trailer attached to dump, garbage, and recycling truck, Assist the Public Works personnel (labors) to clean any and all debris, garbage and/or material around cans, alleys and streets Maintains log of dump, garbage, and recycling truck activities. Loading and Unloading (40%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Oversees loading of dump, garbage, and recycling truck to insure cargo is properly distributed and secured, Oversees unloading of dump, garbage, and recycling truck to insure that cargo is properly removed, Directs and assists work of other Public Works personnel to insure that cargo is properly loaded and unloaded, May assist other Public Works personnel in properly loading and unloading cargo. Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning (5 %) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Performs truck walk-around inspection at the beginning of shift, Checks tire pressure, fluid levels, operating lights, and gauges prior to operating truck, Adds fluids and/or air as needed, Conducts 4 – step air brake test prior to driving truck, Cleans truck after use, Reports equipment problems requiring additional assistance to Foreman, and completes inspection report. Snow Plowing (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Attaches snow plow to truck, Provides city snow plowing assistance, as needed, upon completion of certification Provides snow removal assistance, as needed. upon completion of certification Removes snow plow from truck after use. Teamwork (5 %) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Works effectively with other members of the Public Works to insure efficient operations, Works effectively with personnel from other city departments, Safety (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: Performs all job tasks in a safe manner, Complies with all department and city safety policies, rules, and regulations, Identifies and corrects/reports safety hazards when they occur. Other duties as assigned.* *If “other duties as assigned” are regularly performed or require a significant amount of time, they should be formally identified, defined, and included in the job description. Required Knowledge (familiarity with a body of information) Standard Operating Procedures for a Dump, Garbage, and Recycling Truck. Safety Hazards Involved in Operating a Dump, Garbage, and Recycling Truck. Standard Operating Procedures for Loading and Unloading Dump, Garbage, and Recycling Items. Safety Hazards Involved in Loading and Unloading Garbage and Recycling Items. Applicable OSHA, EPA, State, City, and Public Works Safety Policies, Rules, and Regulations. Public Works Operations and Processes. East Chicago Streets and Locations. Required Skills (proficiency in performing specific tasks) Operation of Dump, Garbage, and Recycling Truck. Communication With Hand Signals. Completion of Vehicle Maintenance Reports. Required Abilities (general mental or physical capabilities) Reading at the 10th Grade Level. Verbal Communication to be Understood by Others. Written Communication to be Understood by Others. Understand and Follow Verbal Instructions from Supervisor. Understand and Follow Written Instructions from Supervisor. Problem Solving. Work Effectively in a Team Setting. Manual Dexterity to Use Equipment. Eye-Hand Coordination to Use Equipment. Lift and Carry up to 50 Pounds. Climb Up and Down Truck Frequently. Stand Occasionally. Sit Frequently. Walk Occasionally. Bend Occasionally. Kneel Occasionally. Required Personal Characteristics (specific physical or physiological attributes) Correctable Normal-Range Vision. Normal-Range Depth Perception. Correctable Normal-Range Hearing. Tolerates Vibration of Equipment. Tolerates Noise Levels of Equipment. Tolerates Hazardous/Stressful/Emergency Working Conditions. Tolerates 24-Hour On-Call Status. Tolerates Working in Harsh Weather. Tolerates Wearing Required Safety Equipment While Working. EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED Possess and maintain a current valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). LEGALLY REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS A current and valid commercial driver’s license EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum of age 21 years No experience necessary. Good driving record, no major accidents in the past three (3) years. Good knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of East Chicago HOW TO APPLY Email, fax or hand deliver cover letter and resume to the Department of Human Resources Mrs. Sandra Favela Interim Director of Human Resources City of East Chicago 4525 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Fax: (219) 397-5755 sfavela@eastchicago Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Note: If you email your cover letter and resume to sfavela@eastchicago please type on the subject line your name and Applying for Truck Driver. For example: Sandra Favela – Applying for Truck Driver There are currently two (2) openings for this position. Candidates must pass an interview, criminal background check, DOT physical exam, and DOT drug test The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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