Street Sweeper Operator

Description/Special Instructions

THE City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for

STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR

The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department is currently looking for skilled individuals to join the Operations & Maintenance Division! The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated Street Sweeper Operator with hands-on experience operating street sweeping vehicles, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in public areas. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of equipment maintenance, follow safety protocols rigorously, and be reliable, detail-oriented, and adaptable to varying work conditions.

The role requires some public interaction, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative. If you are committed to public service, take pride in maintaining clean and safe streets, and thrive in a position that combines equipment operation, safety, and community service, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the City of Elk Grove Public Works team.

Filing, by 11:59 PM

Oral Board Interviews:
September 22, 2026 (virtual)

Selection Interviews:
September 29, 2026 (in person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Elk Grove Jobs

Community Profile

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Representative Duties

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, safely operates motorized street sweeping equipment for the purpose of cleaning City streets, gutters, and related areas to ensure and maintain public safety, City aesthetics, and quality standards; creates and maintains City sweeping schedule; performs routine preventative maintenance and repair on motor sweeping equipment; assists in the repair, maintenance, and construction of public works systems, facilities, infrastructure, grounds, and equipment;

performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from Street Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing the full range of duties as assigned. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Safely operates and maneuvers a motorized street sweeper along commercial and residential City streets according to established routes and schedules.
• Removes debris, road hazards, and other objects from streets, as necessary, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the street sweeper; observes and reports any maintenance needs to supervisor, including but not limited to damaged streets, gutters, sidewalks, and/or overgrown trees and bushes.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; inspects sweeper and auxiliary equipment for safety and mechanical defects; checks fuel, fluid levels, air pressure, lights, alarms, cameras, tires, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs on motorized street sweeper and auxiliary equipment such as greasing, repairing leaks, tightening bolts, hoses and belts, changing the sweeper curtains, and related maintenance duties; orders parts and coordinates major repairs with supervisor and/or repair shops, as necessary.
• Cleans sweeper, unloads, and dumps street sweeper hopper contents daily in designated dumpsites; and clears dumpsite pit of material and debris dumped from sweeper on a monthly basis, or as needed.
• Creates and maintains scheduled sweeping routes; cross-references scheduled sweeping routes with trash and recycling collection schedules to avoid service interference.
• Maintains records and reports on all activities, including recording assigned routes, preparing reports of hazardous areas, reporting operating deficiencies of equipment, and recording street sweeper maintenance.
• Operates a variety of equipment, hand, and power tools and performs general…