Truck Driver (Streets & Sewers)

Examples of Duties

• Works independently or as a member of a street maintenance and repair crew performing various tasks such as serving as a lead worker in the absence of a Crew Leader; operating a dump truck hauling various construction materials, transporting workers and tools, and/or towing various construction tools and trailers; performing adjustment, minor maintenance, and repair of hand equipment and powered hand equipment.
• Works independently or as a member of a sewer maintenance and repair crew performing various tasks such as serving as a lead worker in the absence of a Crew Leader; operating a dump truck hauling various construction materials, transporting workers and tools, and/or hauling various construction tools and trailers to and from work sites; performs adjustments, minor maintenance and repair of hand equipment and powered hand equipment.
• Performs all duties listed in the general duties of Laborer, Public Service Department, Street and Sewer Division.

Qualifications

• Completion of ten grades of school and the ability to read and understand both oral and written complex instructions.
• Some experience in truck driving including general labor work.
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and related equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the applicable safety rules and regulations of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the City street and house numbering system.
• Ability to detect needed repair and maintenance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the operation of trucks, manual and power maintenance tools, and other assigned equipment.

Special Qualifications

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Drivers License.

Benefits

• Healthcare/Wellness
• Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
• All plans administered by BCBS
• 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s).
• Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan
• Dental
• PPO
• Administered by BCBS
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
• Vision
• PPO
• Administered by VSP
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Wellness program
• Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 80 hours vacation, provided on your start date
• 120 hours at 1-4 years of service
• 160 hours at 5-19 years of service
• 200 hours at 20-24 years of service
• 232 hours at 25 years
• 12.5 paid holidays each year
• Insurance
• $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up
• Retirement
• Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Pension – benefit details can be found here
• Voluntary retirement options
• 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
• Roth IRA
• Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF