WASTEWATER HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

Join the Department of Environmental Services, Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Division as a Wastewater Heavy Truck Driver at various locations around Oahu.

About the role

The Wastewater Heavy Truck Driver operates equipment such as dump trucks, tank trucks, forklifts, or tractors/trailers. This position performs minor maintenance on all mobile equipment and carries out unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment at wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

• Haul treatment plant screenings, grit, and by-product process solids to designated disposal areas.
• Lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work on mobile equipment.
• Drive a motor vehicle to transport personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste material.

Special Working Conditions

• May occasionally be exposed to active machinery, high voltages, depths and heights, toxic and explosive gasses, pressure fluid systems, and disease-bearing wastewater.
• May work in obnoxious, filthy, and hazardous environments.
• Position is required to be "on-call" during critical/emergency situations.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.

Requirements

• At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of heavy trucks.
• Possession of a current, valid commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate, at the time of application.

Verification

You must submit evidence of your CDL Class A license (front and back) and DOT medical examination certificate with the expiration dates visible. Attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examination certificate, or mail a photocopy to:

Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

Examination Process

• If you qualify, your name will be eligible for consideration for current and future job openings with this job title.
• Screening will be based on education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower rating.
• All information provided is subject to verification. False or misleading statements may disqualify you or result in termination.
• At time of interview, you are required to provide a current traffic abstract to the hiring department.
• As part of the selection process, the hiring department may administer a performance exam.

Benefits

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays).
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Career development opportunities.

View details about all available benefits at https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.