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Heavy Truck Driver, (A262720-2), 203, Street Maintenance

City of Laredo

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2026

💰 $31,880/yr

About the role

Posting number: A262720-2

Department: Public Works (27/38)

Division: Maintenance

Job classification: Heavy Truck Driver, 203

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Drivers

Summary

Operates one or more types of trucks and helps with traffic control. Moves heavy equipment around the City on a lowboy trailer. Performs labor duties when necessary.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Drives heavy trucks including dump trucks, street maintenance vehicles, tractors, and lowboy trailers.
Performs maintenance work on City streets including working with asphalt and patching potholes.
Utilizes a variety of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools.
Maintains proper working order of vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
Cleans streets with a street sweeper; operates a truck loader, ditches material, and performs dump truck maintenance duties.
Checks drains and ditches for any blockage; removes obstructions with a chain saw or hand saw; cleans ditches periodically and after heavy rains.
Repairs and replaces damaged street signs; builds forms, fences, and barricades for use by the street department.
May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees, shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects.
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation
Knowledge of commercial trucks

Skills and Abilities:

Skill in organization and time management
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Frequently