Motor Sweeper Operator

About the role

Motor Sweeper Operator positions operate a motorized street sweeper on an assigned route; lubricate and perform maintenance on sweepers; wash and clean their sweepers; prepare reports; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motorized street sweeper on an assigned route
• Lubricate and perform maintenance on sweepers
• Wash and clean sweepers
• Prepare reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Six months of full-time experience operating vehicles that require a valid California Class A or B Driver License. City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours; OCA experience without the required documentation will not be considered. Employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law to submit to drug and alcohol testing; prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A or B Driver License
• Valid California DMV Medical Certificate dated within the last two years
• Valid California DMV Driver License Tank Endorsement

Note: California Class A or B Driver License with Restriction 48 or receipts for instruction permits are not acceptable.

Benefits

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive general wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, and 2% effective 1/1/29.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Pay

In addition to the scheduled wage increases, Motor Sweeper Operator employees who work an extended period of night or unusual shift work may receive 5% additional pay.

Schedule

Motor Sweeper Operator employees are typically required to work either a day or a night shift and may be required to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays. They may also be required to work extended periods of night or unusual shift work.