• Truck Driver

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Truck Driver

     

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    Truck Driver

     

    Salary

     

    $30.19 - $31.46 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    3137-05-2025

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    PW240402 - PW Street Maintenance

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/16/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/4/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    CIPEC

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Public Works

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under general supervision, to operate heavy trucks and related equipment; to assist in loading and unloading trucks; to perform related construction and maintenance work; and to do related work as required. This class differs from Equipment Operators in the type of equipment used. Truck Drivers operate various types of heavy trucks for a major portion of the time. Equipment used by truck drivers includes dump trucks, refuse collection trucks and equipment of comparable difficulty.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and

    + One (1) year of experience in the operation of various types of trucks.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of a valid Iowa Class A CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of tractor trailers and vehicles with airbrakes.

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.

     

    Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Operates truck to haul and dump materials, supplies and refuse;

    + May operate tank trucks to haul water or sprinkle streets;

    + Spreads gravel, salt, sand, oil and other materials used on roads;

    + Collects and transports supplies and personnel according to instructions;

    + Drives truck with snow plow attachments; may operate other equipment of a comparable nature as necessary;

    + Patches roads, cleans culverts, trims brush and performs other routine manual tasks;

    + Performs minor servicing and maintenance on assigned equipment;

    + Maintains accurate records of mileage and maintenance;

    + Reports any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel;

    + Performs related work as required.