About the Department

Position Duties

Under supervision, drives a truck and assists support personnel of the truck in the performance of work for which the truck is operated. Keeps daily written records as required by division; Must have a knowledge of the streets of Cleveland; Operates all motorized equipment and/or vehicles assigned to the Division of Park Maintenance and Properties; Assists, to the extent possible, in other ground maintenance functions; Operates the truck mechanism for loading, unloading and compacting; Drives a dump truck, manual or automatic shift, with hydraulic lifts and compressing operations; responsible for the normal preventative maintenance of his/her assigned vehicle such as, but not limited to, checking oil, checking tires, checking water, checking fuel and fuel lights. Performs other related duties as assigned. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam). Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

HIgh School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Class A or B Commercial Driver's License is required. Must have a good driving record. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather. Must be a City of Cleveland Seasonal Snow Removal Vehicle Operator.  The following requirements are specific to particular hiring departments.  Airbrake endorsement is required.  Trailer endorsement is required.  Four years of full time paid experience operating a Waste collection vehicle or straight truck is required.

Other Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 
A High School Diploma or GED is required. Four years of full-time paid experience operating as a CDL A driver required. CDL A (only) drivers with training and the proper endorsements to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds i.e., Tractor-Trailers, Truck & Trailer combinations and Tank Vehicles. Air Brake endorsement is required. Must have a good driving record. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.


The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Benefits

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership.  In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance.  Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Agency Information

Employer

City of Cleveland

Address

601 Lakeside Avenue








Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone

216-664-2493