Sweeper Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator II

Job Responsibilities and Activities

• Change and assemble various brooms on street sweepers.
• Operate heavy equipment: dump truck, salt spreader, truck with plow attachment, front‑end loader, and large packer truck for leaf removal.
• Check wear on sweeper brooms, remove and reattach main and side brooms with bolts.
• Wash and grease sweepers; inspect for mechanical issues and deliver units to the Motor Equipment Division for repair when necessary.
• Deliver supplies and replacement brooms to sweepers in the field as required.
• Participate in or lead a work crew activity.
• Complete and submit required paperwork such as pre‑trip/post‑trip forms for equipment, logs, employee leave requests, emergency contact information, etc.
• Perform related work as required.

• Minimum one year of paid semi‑skilled laboring experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Possession of, or must obtain within 120 days of employment, a valid State of Ohio class B commercial driver’s license without an air‑brake restriction.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and procedures used to change and assemble street sweeper brooms.
• Knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation of automotive and heavy equipment commonly assigned to this level.
• Knowledge of component parts of such equipment, performance limits, and preventive maintenance necessary to keep equipment in satisfactory operation.
• Knowledge of traffic laws of the State of Ohio and the City of Akron.

• Use and care for broom tools and equipment.
• Perform a variety of laboring tasks.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, rules, and guidelines.
• Work under adverse weather conditions outdoors.
• Effectively lead work crew activity.
• Safely operate motor vehicles and construction equipment.

This position will require working different shifts throughout the year and will require working overtime when needed, sometimes often.

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.

The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well‑being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol‑free workplace, the City conducts pre‑employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs.

Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.