Heavy Truck Driver, (A262720-2), 203, Street Maintenance

Heavy Truck Driver, (A262720-2), 203, Street Maintenance Salary $15.94 Hourly Location Laredo, TX Job Type Full-time Job Number A262720-2 Department Public Works (27/38) Division Maintenance Opening Date 03/11/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Description Benefits Questions Job Description

Operates one or more types of trucks and helps with traffic control. Moves heavy equipment around the City on a lowboy trailer. Performs labor duties when necessary.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Drives heavy trucks including dump trucks, street maintenance vehicles, tractors, and lowboy trailers.
• Performs maintenance work on City streets including working with asphalt and patching potholes.
• Utilizes a variety of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Maintains proper working order of vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Cleans streets with a street sweeper; operates a truck loader, ditches material, and performs dump truck maintenance duties.
• Checks drains and ditches for any blockage; removes obstructions with a chain saw or hand saw; cleans ditches periodically and after heavy rains.
• Repairs and replaces damaged street signs; builds forms, fences, and barricades for use by the street department.
• May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation
• Knowledge of commercial trucks

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredos policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures:

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards
• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

• Frequently: Office or similar indoor environment, Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Confined space, Vehicles, Warehouse environment
• Seldom: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Communicable diseases, Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Sometimes: Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Frequently: Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Often: Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Often: Local travel

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience At least one (1) year of truck driving experience. Valid Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Licenses or Certifications:
• A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Benefits The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health
• Dental plan
• Life insurance
• 30 day waiting period

Application Instructions Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo employee
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

How many years of truck driving experience do you have?

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed truck driving experience with:

Do you hold a valid Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.) class A or B and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record?

• Yes
• No

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to complete all sections of your application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), and "Agency-Wide Questions" will result in your application not being processed.

Please complete the City's application to include all current and previous work history, relevant education, and any license(s)/certification information that may be required. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification for employment consideration.

I have read and understand the above information

• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation at (956) 791-7480.

Required Question Employer: City of Laredo Address: 1110 Houston St. Laredo, Texas, 78042 Phone: (956) 791-7480 Website: http://www.laredocityjobs.com