Job: Driver

Jobing Description

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Job Title: Driver
Department: Public Works

SALARY:
$18.6436 per hour

How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All applications must be returned in person or by mail.

Duties:

* Operates automobiles, heavy trucks and other vehicles (e.g., passenger bus, water tanker, tractor trailer, bucket truck, tandem hauling lowboy, etc.) in transporting persons and materials to and from various County locations.
* Operates snow removal equipment (e.g., spreaders, plows, etc.)
* Delivers supplies, materials and equipment to County offices, facilities and institutions.
* Performs routine inspection of County roadways.
* Services and makes minor repairs to vehicles.
* May perform manual work including loading, unloading and handling of materials.
* Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

* The traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
* The geography of Allegheny County
* The methods used in servicing and making minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment

Ability to:

* Operate automobiles, heavy trucks and other vehicles safety and efficiently in traffic, at construction and disaster sites and under adverse climatic conditions
* Service and make minor repairs to vehicles
* Perform routine inspection
* Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
* Follow policies and procedures of the Public Works Department

Residency: Must become a resident of Allegheny County within one (1) year of appointment.

Veteran's Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-M/F/V/D