Job Information
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Truck Driver in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
TITLE: Truck Driver
DEPARTMENT: Public Works / Street
PAY GRADE: 10
FLSA: Nonexempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
Performs skilled work relative to the operation of specialized maintenance and construction
equipment.
Supervision Received
Street/Urban Forestry Field Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties
which may be found in positions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Drives, loads and operates Dump Trucks, Asphalt Truck and Boom Mower. Also drives and operates
various heavy, medium and light duty trucks; drives snowplows and salt/sand spreaders when
needed; Uses various hand held tools and mechanized hand held equipment. Performs duties as
assigned (concrete work, asphalt work etc.). Inspects equipment/truck and makes minor adjustments
or refers to Fleet Services for service. First responder in inclimate weather. Will be flexible in work
schedule and subject to after hour call outs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of specialized maintenance and
construction equipment; working knowledge of the traffic laws and setting up work zones,
ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation; working knowledge of the
occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of
equipment; some knowledge of the geography of the city; skill in the operation of a variety of
types of specialized maintenance and construction equipment; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
At least three years in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment.
Substitution
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid Arkansas CDL Class A and a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears; occasionally sits; uses hands to handle objects; reaches with
hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances; specific vision requirements include
close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasionally required to
lift up to 70 pounds, ability to taste and smell.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
(The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; works in high precarious places and near moving
mechanical parts; exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and wet, humid conditions (non-
weather), fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; at risk of electrical shock and/or
vibration.
DATE
April 2022; July 2023; Revised June 2024