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CDL I - Department of General Services

City of Baltimore
City of Baltimore Salary
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
SALARY RANGE:

$48,159 - $62,837 ANNUALLY

STARTING PAY:

$48,159 ANNUALLY

GET TO KNOW US

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

CLASS DEFINITION

A CDL Driver I drives and operates vehicles such as automobiles, vans, buses, panel or pick-up trucks, tandem dump and/or log trucks, front-end loaders, small backhoes, tow trucks, mechanical sweepers, and other 2 ½ to 6 ton trucks or other vehicles of similar weighted complexity and performs laboring tasks and performs moderately difficult electrical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting and related equipment. Works of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Requirements - Graduation from and accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and one to two years of experience in operating automobiles, vans, buses, panel or pick-up trucks, tandem dump and/or log trucks, front-end loaders, small backhoes, tow trucks, mechanical sweepers, and other 2 ½ to 6 ton trucks or other vehicles of similar weighted complexity, or one year of experience in electrical maintenance, installation or repair of exterior lighting systems or building construction electrical work.

Equivalencies - Three years of experience operating heavy equipment vehicles.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

A valid Maryland Class A or B Commercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit is required.

NOTE: In The Department of Transportation: Some positions require just a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

NOTE: Some positions in this classification will require eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

NOTE: Some positions in this class will require the employee to provide their own hand tools.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to drug and alcohol testing.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions, please contact Ayomide Arodoye , Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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