CDL Driver II - Department of Transportation

Job Summary

Some positions in the class of CDL Driver II oversee and give directions to a crew of semi-skilled workers or crews of laborers. Some positions in this class may be required to drive and operate vehicles or trucks of all weights and sizes, to include large bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, graders, feller bunchers, prentice loaders, transit mix trucks, or trucks equipped for street painting, cable installation, sign installation, parking meter installation, and roadway maintenance.

Works of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities, but some positions require lead responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employee in the class work a conventional work week which may require and/or include evenings, weekends, holidays or rotating basis, callback duty or hold over for emergency situations and some positions may be required for 24-hour call back as required for emergencies.

Work for some of positions assigned to this class is performed at outdoors at highways, grounds or utility maintenance work sites or landfills, in vehicles and at construction or maintenance work sites or in a workshop and at repair sites where there is exposure to inclement weather, heights, high voltage and manhole work, welding fumes and dusty workspaces, odor, noise, dust, traffic, and possible exposure to toxic chemical.

Some positions in this class requires moderate to strenuous physical activity to include bending, standing, climbing, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching and lifting heavy objects.

Requirements

• Graduation from and accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Three years of experience performing laboring tasks including one year of such lead responsibilities as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others, or three years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of exterior lighting systems or three years of experience in electrical maintenance installation or repair work or in building construction electrical work, or three years of experience in the operation of earth moving, logging, highway or utility maintenance equipment.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates

• Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial 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.
• 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: Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a current Pesticide Regulation License as required by the Maryland Department of Agriculture within six months of employment.

Application

On or before the date of filing the application, eligible classified City employees must: On or before the date of filing the application, eligible classified City employees must.

Requirements: Requirements: Graduation from and accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. Some positions require three years of experience performing laboring tasks including one year of such lead responsibilities as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others, or three years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of exterior lighting systems or three years of experience in electrical maintenance installation or repair work or in building construction electrical work, or three years of experience in the operation of earth moving, logging, highway or utility maintenance equipment.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Positions in the class require 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 is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit is required. Positions in the class may require 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: Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a current Pesticide Regulation License as required by the Maryland Department of Agriculture within six months of employment.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Additional Information

Background Check: Background Check: Background check eligibility for positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

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.

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.