Motor Broom Operator - Street Transportation Department

Join the Street Transportation Department and help ensure the safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods throughout Phoenix. This role supports citywide infrastructure projects aimed at improving quality of life by maintaining a safe and sustainable transportation network.

About the role

As a Motor Broom Operator in the Street Maintenance Division, you will operate heavy-duty, motorized street sweeping equipment to clean City streets. Responsibilities include performing routine preventative maintenance, servicing vehicles, making minor running repairs, and assisting with the right-of-way crew. The primary assignment for this vacancy is with the Street Cleaning Crew.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Street Maintenance Foreman II, who periodically inspects work for compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. This position is based out of various service centers throughout Phoenix.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 3:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Tuesday through Friday, 3:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Shift differential pay is available for hours worked during nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor broom equipment skillfully and safely in accordance with applicable traffic laws
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and servicing of vehicles
• Make minor running repairs on vehicles
• Assist with the right-of-way crew as needed
• Conduct CDL 7 Step Airbrake and pre- and post-trip inspections
• Read and follow electronic maps, paper route maps, and GIS/GPS location devices
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on motor brooms

Requirements

• Class A or B Commercial Driver License
• 92 documented hours on heavy-duty, motorized street sweeping equipment OR qualification for "out-of-class" pay on similar equipment
• Ability to perform unannounced alcohol and drug testing as mandated by law
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including second and third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Capability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust
• Must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver License
• 92 documented hours on heavy-duty, motorized street sweeping equipment or equivalent experience
• All finalists are subject to a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing CDL 7 Step Airbrake and pre- and post-trip inspections
• Experience reading and following electronic maps, paper route maps, and GIS/GPS location devices
• Experience with minor adjustments and repairs of motor brooms

Pay

Pay Range: $25.43 to $34.08 per hour

Hiring Range: $25.43 to $32.46 per hour

The actual salary offer will consider factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Free bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off including 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees (up to 480 hours/12 weeks for birth, adoption, or foster care placement)
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi