Truck Driver

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• May operate snow blower, self-propelled riding mower and tractor with attached mower;
• Performs manual labor and assists in concrete and asphalt work, basic masonry and carpentry tasks, and basic storm sewer tasks;
• Adjusts or constructs manholes to proper grade level;
• Operates a variety of small power tools including, but not limited to: weed cutter, push mower, power tamper, gas roller, chain saw, concrete sewer, pump and gas generators;
• Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of accident;
• Determines shortest and safest route, recognizing hazardous conditions, and changing routes to avoid such conditions;
• Follows safety rules and regulations and other posted rules for moving vehicles;
• Judges overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and safest distance to be maintained from proceeding vehicle;
• Performs light maintenance such as checking and adding fuel, water, oil and air, checking brakes, changing tires, and cleaning and washing vehicles;
• May assist in leading a work crew when required.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the State Vehicle Code regulating truck operation;
• Skill in the operation of heavy motorized equipment;
• Ability to make minor repairs to heavy equipment;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, such as reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade; plus, one year of experience in the operation of up to two-and-one-half ton capacity trucks. Experience as outlined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience operating tandem dump trucks for hauling, dumping, and spreading a variety of loose materials and operating dump truck and trailer combinations hauling construction equipment.
• Applicants should have a history of labor related work experience as this position requires completion of manual labor on a frequent basis.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.