CDL Driver I - Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $49,363.00 - $80,455.00 USD Annually

Hiring Salary Pay: $49,363.00

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CLASS DEFINITION

A CDL Driver I drives and operates vehicles such as automobiles, vans, buses, panel or pick-up trucks, tandem dump and/or log trucks, front-end loaders, small backhoes, tow trucks, mechanical sweepers, and other 2 ½ to 6 ton trucks or other vehicles of similar weighted complexity and performs laboring tasks and performs moderately difficult electrical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting and related equipment.  Works of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have one to two years of experience in operating automobiles, vans, buses, panel or pick-up trucks, tandem dump and/or log trucks, front-end loaders, small backhoes, tow trucks, mechanical sweepers, and other 2 ½ to 6-ton trucks or other vehicles of similar weighted complexity, or one year of experience in electrical maintenance, installation or repair of exterior lighting systems or building construction electrical work.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have three years of experience operating heavy-equipped vehicles.

AND

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class A or B Commercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit is required.

NOTE: In The Department of Transportation: Some positions require just a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.                    

NOTE: Some positions in this classification will require eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointments to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

NOTE: Some positions in this class will require the employee to provide their own hand tools.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Skill in the safe operation of automobiles, trucks, tow trucks, tractors, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, small backhoe, small bulldozer, aerial lift trucks and other related vehicles.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance check.

• Ability to perform laborer tasks.

• Ability to work from heights.

• Ability to follow directions.

• Ability to learn the operation of a two-way radio.

• Ability to speak clearly.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public in hostile situations.

• Ability to keep legible records.

Background Check                                        

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointments to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                  

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide. Arodoyebaltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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