Street Sweeper Operator

Summary

The Sweeper Operator is responsible for safely operating motorized street sweeping equipment to effectively and efficiently clean City streets, curbs, gutters, parking lots, and public rights-of-way. Duties include performing limited maintenance and minor repairs on street cleaning equipment, cleaning catch basins, and supporting Public Works with additional tasks and projects as assigned.

• Operator street sweepers and related equipment to sweep streets, parking lots, and public works yards; clear debris from right-of-ways; clean storm drains and inlets; identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Adjust and operate brooms, guards, and other related auxiliary equipment; change brooms as necessary.
• Inspect sweeper for safety and mechanical defects; check fuel, fluid levels, air pressure and hydraulic systems; perform preventive maintenance and report the need for required maintenance; inspect auxiliary equipment for proper operating condition and safety.
• Wash and clean sweeper and auxiliary equipment as necessary.
• Respond to emergency clean-ups including spills; perform special sweeps as necessary.
• Maintain a variety of records and reports on street sweeping operations; log daily reports.
• Assist with other Public Works tasks and projects when the sweeper is out of service for maintenance or repair, or as otherwise assigned.
• Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Operate sanders, de-icers, and snow plows during periods of inclement weather.
• Perform related duties as required.
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

• Principles and practices of maintenance and repair activities related to sweeping operations.
• Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in sweeping operations.
• City street system repair and maintenance.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Safe work practices and policies.

• Operate a variety of equipment to include a street sweeper and snow plow.
• Use hand tools for basic maintenance.
• Adhere to traffic safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain sweeping route information.
• Drive safely under a variety of road and weather conditions.

• Remain focused and attentive during long periods of sitting while operating equipment.
• Remove catch basin grates and clean basins.
• Report any unsafe road conditions, hazards, water leaks, and damaged signs to a supervisor.
• Exercise caution when operating on confined streets and in congested traffic.
• Drive a right hand drive vehicle.
• Work independently and follow established routes.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sweeper in proper working order.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience operating a street sweeper or similar equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described duties.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes endorsement.
• Ability to pass a City-required background check which includes criminal, motor vehicle (DMV & FMCSA Clearinghouse), sex offender records checks, social security trace and drug screen.

Required certificates and licenses: residency within 30 minutes of City Limits; CPR and First Aid (training provided);
Flagging (training provided).

• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of streets, water and sewer systems.

The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands or arms; regularly sit for long periods; occasionally lift and/or move materials up to and over 50 pounds; work in high noise and high humidity environments; work near moving mechanical parts; work around fumes or airborne particles; work in all weather conditions; wear hearing protection.

Salary: $26.16 - $31.80 per hour