MOTOR BROOM DRIVER / TRUCK DRIVER

MOTOR BROOM DRIVER

DEFINITION:

Under direction, drives a motorized sweeping machine that cleans 
streets, parking lots, gutters and other areas to remove trash and 
other accumulations; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on 
the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Drives, operates and controls a motor broom vehicle for the purpose 
of cleaning streets, parking lots, gutters and other areas where trash 
accumulates.

Refills motor broom vehicle’s water tank.

Activates rotary brushes and water spray to pick up dust and trash
from paved streets.

Disposes of refuse in piles for later removal.

Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to motor broom sweeper.

May occasionally drive a truck and/or operate one or more types of 
gasoline/diesel-powered equipment.

May occasionally operate excavating, grading, paving, earth moving 
or related construction vehicles.

May occasionally perform manual and unskilled laboring tasks.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, 
office or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in driving a truck or in driving motorized 
lifting and moving, sweeping, excavating, grading, paving, earth 
moving, or related construction vehicles.

NOTE:  Satisfactory completions of a formal training program 
or course in the operation and maintenance of construction 
equipment may be substituted for the above experience.

LICENSE:

Appointees must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

NOTE:  Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial 
Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class, 
weight and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the 
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of New Jersey motor vehicle laws and regulations.

Knowledge of safety and efficiency guidelines for operating a 
motor vehicle equipment.

Knowledge of the use of different sets of controls for operating 
motor vehicle equipment.

Knowledge of the adjusting, oiling, greasing and maintenance of 
motor vehicle equipment to ensure good working conditions.

Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions concerning the 
work assignment.

Ability to work without close and/or constant supervision to 
perform the work assignment.

Ability to handle different sets of controls used for operating 
motorized street sweeping equipment.

Ability to adjust, oil, grease and maintain assigned equipment.

Ability to sight inspect equipment for tire/brake wear and so forth 
to ensure safe operation to equipment.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office or 
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in 
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American 
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.

CODE:  05565    7/17/2019

This job specification is for local government use only.

 TRUCK DRIVER

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, drives a truck with a single axle to transport
 nonhazardous materials, equipment, or people; does other related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Drives trucks with a single axle to pick up, haul, and deliver
 nonhazardous materials.

 Receives written and/or oral assignments and drives trucks of varied
 types including trucks used for road maintenance and construction work
 and road oiling, snow plowing, and ice control work.

 May assist with the repair and installation of snowplows and
 spreaders.

 Picks up, loads truck, and delivers nonhazardous materials of varied
 types.

 Performs minor repairs and adjustments on truck.

 Supplies trucks with gas, oil, and water; keeps garage clean and in
 order, and keeps records of trips.

 Checks, cleans, greases, washes, and performs the required adjustments
 to trucks and other auxiliary equipment.

 Collects, loads, and unloads, with and without assistance, various
 types of equipment, furniture, laundry, food products, coal, ashes,
 garbage, or trash, and delivers same by truck to specified
 destinations.

 Operates snow removal equipment to keep roads clear.

 Maintains records of receipts, deliveries, fuel consumption, and
 mileage traveled.

 Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose
 materials such as sand, gravel, and bituminous paving material, by
 pulling levers and turning crank to tilt body and dump contents.

 May inspect truck prior to operating for proper amounts of fuel, oil,
 water, and to see that tires are inflated and that lights and brakes
 work properly.

 May make minor emergency repairs to trucks such as changing tires or
 installing light bulbs, fuses, and tire chains.

 When not engaged in driving a truck or other equipment, may perform
 other work such as road and landscape construction, building
 maintenance and repair work, groundskeeping, laboring, or other
 unskilled work.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience in driving a truck with a single axle.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New
 Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial
 Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and
 type of vehicle being operated.

 NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
 the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
 type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the methods used to operate trucks and auxiliary
 equipment.

 Knowledge of the methods used to clean and lubricate trucks, and of
 the methods used to service batteries, tires and lights.

 Knowledge of the minor repair procedures that can be performed outside
 of the repair shop.

 Knowledge of the methods used to load, unload, and deliver various
 nonhazardous materials.

 Ability to detect problems with the operation of the truck and
 auxiliary equipment.

 Ability to operate trucks and auxiliary equipment such as snow plows,
 spreaders, and power take-off in a skilled, safe, and competent
 manner.

 Ability to load and unload varied types of freight.

 Ability to service, clean, and perform minor repairs to trucking
 equipment.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODE: LG-04222                  MCK            07/31/03

 This job specification is for local government use only.

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  01122