TRUCK DRIVER

Job Posting

The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being
considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line at Work4Lafayette.com

This Position is open until filled

Available with the Motor Vehicle Department:

POSITION:
Truck Driver (Street)

LOCATION:
Street Department
3601 McCarty Ln

Lafayette, IN 47905

HOURS:
7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

SALARY:
$1963.51- $2257.05

DESCRIPTION:
Operates various CDL vehicles such as dump trucks, rear packer trucks, sanitation trucks, and
leaf vacuum trucks. A truck driver also responsible and assists in maintaining City roadways -
paving streets, patching streets, and refinishing streets. A truck driver also performs
landscaping duties such as grading slopes, seeding, cutting grass, trimming branches, and
removing trees and stumps from areas where needed. Operates various department vehicles
equipped with snow plowing equipment. Maintain accurate written records reflecting work
performed and materials and equipment used. Must be able to use computer and related
software. Performs general laborer duties such as litter collection and other cleaning duties.
Works some night, weekend and/or holiday hours. Serves on a 24-hour call for emergencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of, and ability to follow general departmental maintenance work

• Ability to safely use materials common to street maintenance work activities;

• Ability to legally operate assigned vehicles;

• Related work experience may substitute for education/training.

• Class B CDL is required to be obtained
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent works almost exclusively outdoors performing light to heavy work while walking,
standing or sitting. Incumbent is required to climb lift, carry, and use pushing and pulling

actions. Moderate hearing, color vision, and depth perception are required, while being
concerned with working speed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed almost exclusively outside under noisy and hot/cold conditions. Incumbent
is exposed to dirt, dust, grease, vibrations, and electrical and mechanical hazards, Incumbent
is required to wear protective gear such as hard hat, safety vest, goggles, earplugs, and
gloves.

The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer