Truck Driver I – Right of Way Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee

• PUBLIC

WORKS DEPARTMENT

• Monday-Friday
• 7am-3:45pm
• Job description statements are: intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required; and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.

• Job Summary:

• Employees in this class are under general supervision.

Work performed involves maintenance tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature.

Examples of work performed: (individuals may perform some or all of the following): drives dump truck, drives and operates brush trucks, drives leaf vac trucks, drives and operates street sweeper, cuts grass with tractor and rotary mower; removes debris from street right-of-ways and other city property; loads and unloads gravel, trash, garbage and other debris; works as part of a maintenance crew in road repair, concrete maintenance, or ROW maintenance; spray herbicides; trims foliage; mixes, applies, and spreads asphalt patch; pours and finishes concrete; operates backhoe, chain saw, line trimmer, leaf vacuum machine, and concrete saw; cleans and maintains equipment and tools; may be called upon to drive other department vehicles occasionally as needed. performs related duties as required. flags traffic at work sites. Performs related work as assigned.

• Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and city traffic regulationsKnowledge of routine care and use of motor vehiclesKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautionsKnowledge of city streets and roadsAbility to safely operate assigned truckAbility to carry out simple written and oral instructionsAbility to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable climatic conditionsAbility to instruct and supervise subordinate employeesAbility to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers•

Qualifications:

• Some experience in operating trucks or other heavy equipment is required. Must possess a commercial driver ‘s license. Experience operating a dump truck is preferred.

• Essential Functions:

• The essential functions of this position include the ability to enter/drive a large truck and manipulate the various levers, knobs, and switches to operate it properly; and occasionally lifting/moving items weighing up to 50lbs.

Employees in this class are occasionally exposed to vehicle/equipment cleaning solvents and obnoxious odors, requires occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) or work near moving mechanical parts. Work involves frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold (non- weather). Work environment is frequently loud (earth moving equipment) or very loud (jackhammer). These functions are often performed in inclement weather.

• Full Time Benefits Summary:

• MedicalDentalVisionPaid Life InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountVoluntary BenefitsPension and 401k Retirement SavingsPaid HolidaysPaid Sick timeCity of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

• Reasonable Accommodations:

• Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5289.