What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER position at City of Burbank?
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 01/05/26 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 01/12/26 - Performance examination
Under direction, to drive heavy-duty diesel and gas powered trucks and/or truck-trailer combinations; to operate mechanical attachments; to operate equipment; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Drives heavy trucks hauling asphalt concrete to paving crews; hauls broken concrete, asphalt, and dirt from under crane; loads and unloads equipment on low bed trailer; operates roller, skip loader, winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment; assists in pick and shovel and jackhammer work; operates mechanical attachments such as a loader used to pick up leaves; makes minor repairs and adjustments on mechanical equipment such as draining air in brake systems; occasionally assists crew supervisor as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of Methods of loading and securing materials; traffic regulations and the Motor Vehicle Code; the operation of winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment.
Skills in the operation of heavy-duty trucks, truck-trailers, tractors, semi-trailers, and construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to operate heavy trucks and assist in pick and shovel and jack hammer work; operate mechanized equipment safely; learn general layout of the City and the proper streets to use for heavy equipment; follow oral and written directions and to work harmoniously with supervisors and fellow employees.
Education/Training: One year's experience in the operation of heavy trucks.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification, who are required byapplicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the AmericanNational Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
None.
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 01/05/26 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 01/12/26 - Performance examination
Under direction, to drive heavy-duty diesel and gas powered trucks and/or truck-trailer combinations; to operate mechanical attachments; to operate equipment; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Drives heavy trucks hauling asphalt concrete to paving crews; hauls broken concrete, asphalt, and dirt from under crane; loads and unloads equipment on low bed trailer; operates roller, skip loader, winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment; assists in pick and shovel and jackhammer work; operates mechanical attachments such as a loader used to pick up leaves; makes minor repairs and adjustments on mechanical equipment such as draining air in brake systems; occasionally assists crew supervisor as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of Methods of loading and securing materials; traffic regulations and the Motor Vehicle Code; the operation of winches, hoists, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment.
Skills in the operation of heavy-duty trucks, truck-trailers, tractors, semi-trailers, and construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to operate heavy trucks and assist in pick and shovel and jack hammer work; operate mechanized equipment safely; learn general layout of the City and the proper streets to use for heavy equipment; follow oral and written directions and to work harmoniously with supervisors and fellow employees.
Education/Training: One year's experience in the operation of heavy trucks.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification, who are required byapplicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the AmericanNational Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
None.