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Truck Driver RB # 18 - 119
Summary
Title:Truck Driver RB # 18 - 119
ID:3917
Department:Service Center Operations
Location:Service Center
Division:Civil Service
Type:N/A
Description
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
 
 
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #18 -119                                                                                            August 10, 2018
 
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
 
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply
 


POSITION:         Truck Driver – Permanent 
 
SALARY:            $34,901 - $38,914

LOCATIONS:      Service Center, 105 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY 14220

APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

A Truck Driver operates one or more types of automotive equipment, including a dump truck, other than heavy-duty or specialized automotive equipment, in the performance of duties.  Work consists of routine manual and simple mechanical operations of equipment.  Incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the trucks and related equipment.  S/he follows general directions, including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from a superior who performs periodic inspections.  Incumbents may be called upon to operate heavy-duty equipment in case of emergencies.  Supervision may be exercised over Laborers in the loading and unloading of trucks.
 
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
 
  • Operates a truck in connection with the collecting, removing and/or transporting of ashes, garbage, refuse, snow, salt, gravel, trees, branches, dirt, supplies, equipment, furniture,  etc.;
  • Operates, during winter months, truck with a plow or spreader in connection with the removal of snow and spreading of salt to clear snow from streets with parked vehicles and other obstacles;
  • Operates hoists or winches after blade has been attached;
  • Operates generator pump or air compressor in trucks;
  • Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks;
  • Performs minor maintenance work on trucks;
  • -checks oil and gas level, tire inflation and cleanliness of the truck;
    • reports problems with equipment and documents same;
  • Assists in setting up and maintaining safety zones;
  • Wears safety equipment as required;
  • Performs related duties as required.
 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
 
  • Good knowledge of the operation of automotive and simple motorized equipment;
  • Thorough knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the city;
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
  • Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
  • Mechanical aptitude;
  • Dependability;
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
PROMOTIONAL:  Must meet one of following:
 
          (A)       Continuous and permanent status as a Laborer in the competitive class in any city department for one year.
 
                      OR
 
          (B)       Continuous and permanent status as a Laborer I, Laborer II, Housing Custodian, Street Repair Worker, Street Worker in the non-competitive class in any city department for two years.
 
Special Requirement for Promotional Qualifications

Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
 
Note:  License must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.
 
OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a current CLASS A or CLASS B Commercial Drivers License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.

Note:  License must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes.
 
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FINAL FILING DATE:  August 24, 2018
 
APPROVED:
 
 
Ms. Jamie Warren
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
 
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
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