Street Sweeper Operator

This recruitment is to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department and establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

About the Role

The City of Baldwin Park is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious professional to join the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining clean and safe City streets, demonstrates sound judgment, and operates equipment safely and efficiently. This position operates a street sweeper to clean City streets, gutters, medians, alleys, and other paved public areas. The successful candidate performs routine equipment inspections, minor maintenance and adjustments, maintains accurate records, and works collaboratively to support Public Works operations.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor sweeper to sweep streets and gutters; select safe and efficient methods to cover assigned route; change and adjust broom, change filters, adjust sprinklers and other mechanical mechanisms to effectively sweep streets and gutters; dump hopper when full.
• Maintain sweeper dump sites in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor equipment adjustments, including cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn brooms, checking hydraulic hoses, and reporting equipment requiring repair.
• Keep record of daily activities; advise supervisor of any unusual or hazardous conditions encountered.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as placing sandbags and barricades; pick up litter and other street maintenance activities when weather does not permit sweeping operation.
• Operate other motorized construction and maintenance equipment as necessary such as trucks, tractors, and overhead loading trucks.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge Of

• Mechanical operation, routine maintenance, and safe operation of powered equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• California Vehicle Code and other traffic laws.

Ability To

• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment and related accessories.
• Keep accurate records on equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Prepare and maintain reports relating to assigned duties.
• Learn to use computer in order to maintain a variety of inventory, replacement and repair records.
• Use and care for small hand tools in making minor adjustments to motor sweeper equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Requirements

• Will work weekends and evenings as required.

Qualifications

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A minimum of two (2) years of maintenance and construction experience, including the operation of motorized equipment; such as trucks, tractors, and skip loaders.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Proof of education must be submitted with the application.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid California Class B Driver's License or the ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• May need to possess certification for an area of assignment as required by the position.

Pay

Monthly salary: $4,291.43 - $5,750.92