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City of San Diego, CA

Heavy Truck Driver II

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


Salary :

$52,249.60 - $62,982.40 Annually

Location :

City of San Diego, CA

Job Type:

Varies by Position

Job Number:

JR-T11885-202409

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 I

Heavy Truck Driver II positions drive heavy truck/trailer combination vehicles where the trailer towed has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 6,000 pounds and/or vehicles with a total GVW of 54,000 pounds with complex manual transmissions; complete daily Driver's Inspection Reports; assist in loading and unloading trucks; 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 II employees may be required to work extended periods of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay.Some Heavy Truck Driver II positions may include 24-hour shift work.Heavy Truck Driver II 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.Some Heavy Truck Driver II positions are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:Six months of full-time experience operating vehicles which require a California Class A or B Driver License.Six months of full-time experience operating construction equipment such as loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other similar heavy equipment.

NOTE:

City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience and/or on-the-job training to qualify, must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, the equipment operated, dates and total number of qualifying OCA and/or training hours. OCA experience and on-the-job training without the required documentation will NOT be considered.LICENSE: A valid California Class A 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 Driver License will NOT be accepted.Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from date of hire.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

Proof of a valid California Class A Driver License AND a valid DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years.For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.For City of San Diego employees, proof of on-the-job training, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

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.

Rev. 1 - November 19, 2024 (Driver Record Removed)

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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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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Describe your full-time experience operating vehicles which require a California Class A or B Driver License. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

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How many months of full-time experience do you have operating construction equipment such as loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other similar heavy equipment?

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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Describe your full-time experience operating the following construction equipment: a. Loaders; b. graders; c. bulldozers; d. backhoes; e. other similar heavy equipment. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."

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

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Do you have experience driving 13-speed manual transmission vehicles?

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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 the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of valid unrestricted California Class A Driver License along with a California DMV medical certificate dated within the last two years; proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA); proof of on-the-job training. If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.

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