Sweeper Operator

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Heavy Equipment Zone Supervisor. Operates various types of municipal street sweepers for the purpose of cleaning public right-of-way, city streets, state highways, and the interstate within the city limits. Interprets city maps to find location of work sites. Performs routine and preventative maintenance such as lubricating, broom adjusting, changing filters and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned street sweepers to clean public right-of-way, city streets, state highways, and interstate within city limits
• Interpret city maps to locate work sites
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance (lubricating, broom adjusting, changing filters, cleaning equipment)
• Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write
• Six (6) months experience driving municipal type street sweepers or similar/comparable vehicles
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of state) Commercial Driver's License
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment
• Must successfully complete job-related skills testing as designated by Human Resources
• Knowledge of geographic area of Memphis preferred

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to operate assigned equipment
• Ability to use maps to locate work sites

Typical Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed outdoors
• Exposure to dust, changing weather conditions, and hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to noise and traffic
• Availability to work nights and weekends when necessary