Truck Driver - CDL Job at Shelby County Schools
Purpose and Scope:
Class A - Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds
Class B - Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR
Class C - Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Unavoidable Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities. Additional Job Details: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
The essential function of the position within the organization is to perform semi-skilled work in the operation of light, medium and large trucks, trailers, tractor trailers, and other related equipment to pick-up and deliver materials and equipment necessary for various assignments. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle and for conducting routine preventive maintenance checks. Work is performed under the direct supervision and is reviewed for compliance with specific work instructions, safety and rules and regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Drive light, medium, and large trucks, with or without trailers, and tractor trailers to deliver materials and equipment to District work locations on assigned route. Checks truck’s equipment and supplies to assure road worthiness.
2. Loads and unloads trucks at designated stops; maintains records of items delivered, damaged or return.
3. Transports crew, materials and equipment to job sites; assists labor crews with assigned tasks on various maintenance, landscape, or roadway construction/maintenance projects.
4. Transports asphalt, soil, shrubs and trimmings to job site(s) or to point of disposal.
5. Operates tractors with attachments used for mowing, spreading fertilizer and sweeping/aerating /spraying lawns and grass fields.
6. Notify supervisor of currently needed or anticipated equipment repairs.
7. Drives and operates pumper truck to extract/siphon effluent, stagnant water or other substances from tanks or natural holding areas; transports same to an environmentally approved discharge area.
8. Checks truck equipment and supplies to assure roadworthiness.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
2. Loads and unloads trucks at designated stops; maintains records of items delivered, damaged or return.
3. Transports crew, materials and equipment to job sites; assists labor crews with assigned tasks on various maintenance, landscape, or roadway construction/maintenance projects.
4. Transports asphalt, soil, shrubs and trimmings to job site(s) or to point of disposal.
5. Operates tractors with attachments used for mowing, spreading fertilizer and sweeping/aerating /spraying lawns and grass fields.
6. Notify supervisor of currently needed or anticipated equipment repairs.
7. Drives and operates pumper truck to extract/siphon effluent, stagnant water or other substances from tanks or natural holding areas; transports same to an environmentally approved discharge area.
8. Checks truck equipment and supplies to assure roadworthiness.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires high school diploma or a GED and one of the following valid state Commercial Driver’s Licenses:
Class A - Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds
Class B - Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR
Class C - Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.
- Knowledge of safe and efficient operation if motorized equipment; knowledge of Tennessee Vehicle Code dealing with traffic, loading, and weight regulations
- Knowledge of proper methods of loading and unloading trucks safely, securing loads on trucks
- Knowledge of functions of various parts of motor vehicles
- Ability to operate manual and/or automatic transmission truck tractor
- Ability to operate power-driven equipment including forklifts and stackers
- Ability to operate vehicles safely and defensively in heavy traffic and in school yards
- Ability to follow assigned routes and schedules; ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to operate trucks or other commercial vehicles; ability to learn delivery routes and school locations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to plan and organize work; ability to maintain records
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk while making deliveries; use hands to handle deliveries; reach with hands and arms; talk to and hear customers. The truck driver is required to climb or balance. The associate must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Frequent bending will also be required. The associate must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by DOT regulations for drivers.
Unavoidable Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
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