CDL Driver II - Department of Transportation

Salary Range:  

$54,422.00 - $88,706.00 Annually 

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Job Summary

Some positions in the class of CDL Driver II oversees and gives directions to a crew of semi-skilled workers or crews of laborers.  Some positions in this class may be required to drive and operate vehicles or trucks of all weights and sizes, to include large bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, graders, feller bunchers, prentice loaders, transit mix trucks, or trucks equipped for street painting, cable installation, sign installation, parking meter installation, and roadway maintenance.  Works of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities, but some positions require lead responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employee in the class work a conventional work week which may require and/or include evenings, weekends, holidays or rotating basis, callback duty or hold over for emergency situations and some positions may be required for 24-hour call back as required for emergencies.  Work for some of positions assigned to this class is performed at outdoors at highways, grounds or utility maintenance work sites or landfills, in vehicles and at construction or maintenance work sites or in a workshop and at repair sites where there is exposure to inclement weather, heights, high voltage and manhole work, welding fumes and dusty workspaces, odor, noise, dust, traffic, and possible exposure to toxic chemical.   Some positions in this class requires moderate to strenuous physical activity to include bending, standing, climbing, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching and lifting heavy objects.

Minimum Qualifications:                             

On or before the date of filing the application, eligible classified City employees must:  

Requirements: Graduation from and accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. Some positions require three years of experience performing laboring tasks including one year of such lead responsibilities as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others, or three years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of exterior lighting systems or three years of experience in electrical maintenance installation or repair work or in building construction electrical work, or three years of experience in the operation of earth moving, logging, highway or utility maintenance equipment.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Positions in the class require a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit is required. 

Positions in the class may require a valid Maryland Class A or B Commercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit is required.

NOTE: Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a current Pesticide Regulation License as required by the Maryland Department of Agriculture within six months of employment.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                         

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. 

Examination Process 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.                   

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II, via email at [email protected].  

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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