Street Sweeper Operator

Under basic supervision, operates and maintains the street sweeper vehicle to maintain streets, roadways, and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department (PWD).

Responsibilities

• Operates street sweeper vehicle to clean City's residential and commercial roadways and City facilities in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.
• Inspects, adjusts, cleans, and maintains equipment including special attachments.
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of construction or maintenance experience.
• Texas State Class B Commercial Driver's License is required; special vehicle training and licensing may be required.

Skills

• Basic traffic control and safety procedures and regulation.
• Safely operating a slow-moving vehicle in all traffic conditions.
• Operating street sweeper vehicle skillfully and safely, and making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.