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City of San Diego, CA

Heavy Truck Driver I

City of San Diego, CA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Salary :

$50,336.00 - $60,008.00 Annually

Location :

City of San Diego, CA

Job Type:

Varies by Position

Job Number:

JR-T11884-202409

Business Area:

N/A - Multiple Departments

Opening Date:

09/06/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):•Heavy Truck Driver II

Heavy Truck Driver I positions drive single-unit two or three-axle heavy trucks, five to ten-cubic yard dump trucks, six-wheel drive dump trucks, 800 series heat patch trucks, crack seal trucks, 811 series refuse packer trucks, 6300 series refuse packer trucks, and 9000 series five-cubic yard dump trucks equipped with a front-end loader, 803 series eight-cubic yard dump trucks or drive vehicles which tow trailers with a manufactured gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds; perform pre-trip inspections; keep mileage and service records; assist in loading and unloading trucks using a loader or similar equipment, including refuse barrels from City beaches and parks; perform unskilled construction and maintenance work; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

2% effective 1/1/25

5% effective 7/1/25

Heavy Truck Driver I employees may be required to work weekends, extended periods of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay.Heavy Truck Driver I employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

LICENSE: A valid California Class A or B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years are required at the time of application.

NOTES:

A restricted Class A or B Driver License will NOT be accepted.Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from date of hire.Some departments require an unrestricted Class A Driver License only.A current Driver Record issued by the DMV may be required at the time of interview.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

Proof of valid California Class A or B Driver License AND a valid DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).

Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Rsums are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.

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I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.

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Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

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Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.

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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?

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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.

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Do you possess a valid California Class A or B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years? NOTE: Attach proof of valid license and medical certificate to your application.

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Please select which type of valid unrestricted California Driver License you possess.

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How many months of full-time experience do you have operating vehicles which require a California Class A or B Driver License?

NoneLess than 6 months6 months to less than 12 months12 months to less than 18 months18 months to less than 24 months24 months to less than 30 months30 months to less than 36 months36 months or more

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I understand that some positions will require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from date of hire.

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I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at time of application: Proof of valid California Class A or B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years. If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.

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