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City of Tacoma WA Truck Driver/Equipment Operator, Tacoma Water in Tacoma, Washington
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator, Tacoma Water
Salary
$38.29 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5020-24
Department
Water
Opening Date
06/13/2024
Closing Date
6/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Tacoma Water (https://www.mytpu.org/tacomawater/about-tacoma-water/) is currently creating a civil service eligibility list that will be used to fill Truck Driver/Equipment Operator vacancies as they occur for one year.
Truck Driver/Equipment Operators operate a variety of trucks and light equipment to transport workers and material to assigned job sites in a safe and efficient manner; clean, service and maintain assigned trucks and equipment in safe working condition; maintain related records and logs including daily work reports; assist crew workers as needed in the performance of maintenance operations; set-up work site area as needed; set-up traffic patterns and place traffic cones according to recognized safety procedures; work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public; and perform related incidental work as assigned.
Recruitments for Equipment Operator jobs will be conducted separately for each Department; we welcome you to apply to all of these jobs for hiring consideration in each Department.
Applicants who apply and meet minimum qualifications will be invited to take an online test. Details and the test link will be sent via email the week of July 1, 2024. Be sure to check your junk folder for this email so you don't miss the deadline.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of work experience driving trucks and light equipment in support of maintenance, operations or construction duties.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Restriction removed. Tanker Endorsement is desired. Must obtain a valid flagging and traffic control card and a First Aid and CPR card prior to probation completion with maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge & Skills
Operation, care and maintenance of assigned trucks and light equipment
Requirements of operating equipment in a safe manner
Applicable traffic laws, ordinances and rules
Record-keeping techniques
Health and safety regulations
Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Observe legal and defensive driving practices
Perform heavy manual labor
Work independently with little direction
Learn quickly city streets and locations
Communicate effectively with others
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Tacoma Water
Tacoma Water has a proud tradition of operating and maintaining one of the country's oldest municipally owned water systems. We provide high-quality water at very competitive prices. We provide direct service to more than 305,000 people throughout Pierce and King counties.
Our mission is to deliver clean, reliable services essential to quality of life. If you share our values of Safety, Belonging, Customer focus, Integrity, and Respect, we are looking for you!
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online exam. Candidates who pass the online exam will have their supplemental question scored. Applicants must pass both portions to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration. Candidates are encouraged to study the Washington CDL guide (http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/docs/cdlguide.pdf) available from the Washington Department of Licensing.
Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 117.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this job posting.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.
Yes
No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience driving trucks and light equipment in support of maintenance, operations or construction trades?
Yes
No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position
03
Do you have a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes
No
04
Do you have a valid Washington State CDL with Air Brake Endorsement?
Yes
No
05
Do you have a valid Washington State CDL with Tanker Endorsement?
Yes
No
06
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST:
Questions #7-11 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to any of your application materials, and will provide scores based solely upon your answers to the questions. Your answers must stand on their own merit. DO NOT RESPOND WITH "SEE RESUME" in lieu of answering this question, as raters will not have access to your resume or application and this will result in a score of 0 points and you will fail the test. Your score on the experience and training test will ONLY reflect your response to the questions asked.
Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #7-11.
Yes
No
07
Please list your experience related to operating a truck.
1 year or less
1 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
No experience
08
In 100 words or less, please describe how you gained experience operating a truck as indicated in question 7. If you selected, "No experience", please write N/A.
09
Please list your experience related to hauling and placement of Hot Mix Asphalt.
1 year or less
1 to 5 years
5 to 10 years or more
No experience
10
In 100 words or less, please describe how you gained experience in the hauling and placement of Hot Mix Asphalt as indicated in question 9. If you answered, "No experience", please write N/A.
11
In 100 words or less, please describe the role of a truck driver on a construction crew and how they are part of the team.
12
One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
13
Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
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Agency
City of Tacoma
Address
Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone
253-591-5400
Website
http://www.cityoftacoma.org
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