Truck Driver

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At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. 
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. 

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. 

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone together! 

Position Overview:
This is the first level of a two-level class series within the Truck Driver Group. Employees in this journey-level class drive trucks such as single and double-axle dump trucks, tractor and boom trucks. Knowledge of the operation of trucks and their attachments, and the City, State and Federal rules and regulations governing their safe operation is required to perform the work of this class. Employees in this class, under general supervision, inspect trucks and equipment to ensure that they are safe and in good working order; and determine the most appropriate guidelines to follow such as operating procedures and safety regulations as they apply to a variety of trucks and equipment. Personal contacts are primarily intradepartmental for the purpose of exchanging information.
•Drives single or double-axle dump trucks with trailer to haul materials, equipment and supplies to various sites; loads and unloads.  
•Drives a dump truck with trailers under 10,000 lbs to deliver equipment and haul material to jobsites and vendors.  
•This is a working truck driver position and requires the driver to assist operators on dig outs and crews with paving concrete along with any other related duties like emergency response.
•Assist operators with grading, locating utilities by pot holing, assist paving by running concrete chutes, raking, grading rock, running plate compactors, stingers, and misc. power tools.
•Assist with traffic control setup and breakdown, flagging, and cleanup of jobsites.
•Drives trucks with specialized equipment such as hotbox asphalt trucks, boom trucks, and snowplows; hauls, dumps, or spreads gravel, sand, salt, oil, asphalt, and other material for street maintenance, repair, and ice control.  
•Operates mechanical and hydraulic equipment attached to trucks such as loaders, winches, hoists, pumps and compressors; maintains and repairs equipment.  
•Inspects trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe condition. 
•Cleans equipment and performs minor repairs.  
•Leads and works with a crew of laborers involved in patching roads, cleaning culverts, cutting brushes, and other related tasks.  
•Maintains records of mileage, servicing, and minor maintenance of equipment.  
•Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

•Six months of experience in the operation of a variety of trucks in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVW, or completion of a recognized course in Commercial Driver Training which includes practical driving experience and instruction in mechanical principles and allied rules and regulations (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
•Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules and regulations governing the safe operation of trucks and their attachments.
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties.

Though there are no requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
 
• Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base. 
•Knowledge of the Seattle metropolitan area.
•Experience driving in snow and ice.
•Experience plowing and salting streets.
•Ability to obtain a flagger card within 6 months. 
•Knowledge of the Right of Way Restoration Rules (ROWRR) 
•Knowledge of the in-street manual 
•Understanding of SDOT Safety Policy

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

•Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
•Exposed to dust, dirt, high noise levels, diesel and gas fumes, and engine exhaust.
•Moderate physical exertion required to operate equipment.
•Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting in excess of 50 pounds sometimes required.
•May be required to be on call 24 hours/day to respond to emergencies.
•Required to spend long periods of time driving trucks often in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.   
•Drive in both urban street and rural environment, including unimproved roads.

Licenses and other Requirements:

•A valid Washington State Commercial's Driver's License - Class "B", with the airbrake restriction removed, and a valid Medical Certificate. 
•A "Full Employment" Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at applicant's expense) from the State of Washington Department of Licensing. 
•Pre-employment tests in compliance with the Federal Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 
•A valid Washington State Flagging Card, First Aid/CPR card, and/or a defensive driving course certificate may be required within six months of employment. 
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1.Completed NEOGOV online application.
2.Supplemental questionnaire responses. 

Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

The full salary range for this position is $40.29 - $41.92 per hour. 

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. 

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Who May Apply: 
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodation for people with disabilities is provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.