This is skilled work in the operation of trucks and similar types of automotive equipment for the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for operating dump and stake body trucks, water carriers, light tractors, vans, motorized sweepers, wreckers, pick up trucks, fork lifts and other vehicles used in varied water & sewer operations. Incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and for performing routine pre-operation checks and routine preventive maintenance. Work requires some manipulative skill and dexterity in operating vehicles safely while driving under varying road and weather conditions. Supervision is received from a supervisor who reviews work in progress and upon completion for proper equipment operation and thoroughness in carrying out assigned tasks.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Drives dump truck, flatbed truck or other vehicle and transports labor crew, materials, supplies, tools and equipment to work sites; supervises laboring tasks in roadway patching, road shoulder and median maintenance, and weed cutting.

Operates tank truck and oil distributor in roadway resurfacing and related maintenance; operates a roller to prepare parking lot, roadway or bicycle path surfaces.

Drives passenger bus to transport students and others; drives van and stake body vehicle to deliver building supplies, laundry and various materials.

Operates a sweeper tractor to remove refuse from roadways, parking lots and other areas.

Operates heavy duty wrecker equipped with crane and winch; hoists and tows disabled vehicle to repair shop.

May assist labor crew with assigned tasks or direct work of labor crew on landscape, roadway or other maintenance jobs.

Performs routine pre-operational checks and routine preventive maintenance of equipment; makes minor adjustments to equipment in the field.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the operational characteristics of medium-sized trucks and similar types of automotive equipment.

Knowledge of safe driving techniques and the occupational hazards of motorized equipment operation.

Knowledge of local traffic rules and regulations.

Some knowledge of the geography and road network of the metropolitan area.

Ability to operate an assigned vehicle in the prescribed manner.

Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems on an assigned vehicle.

Ability to make minor adjustments and to perform minor servicing of automotive equipment.

Skill in driving medium-sized trucks and similar automotive equipment.

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