Street Sweeper

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To operate a street sweeper for the operation of maintaining the cleanliness of the city streets.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Operates various street sweepers (Regenerative Air Sweeper, Mechanical Street Sweeper, or Vacuum Operated Streets Sweeper

Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies

Operates a variety of contractor's equipment and trucks utilized in construction maintenance and repair activities

Operates small equipment and tools to maintain streets. Composes quarterly street sweeping schedule.Tracks daily work for input into Asset Management System. Places and applies traffic control devices.

Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned. Maintains records of materials and equipment necessary to complete job

Operates radio for communications between self and other workers Secures and maintains vehicle and area at the end of the working day

Conducts safety and maintenance checks on equipment and machinery as needed for job

Performs minor repairs on sweeper as needed

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy.

Performs all On-call assignments as outlined in On-Call Schedule and Departmental Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.Graduation from high school or equivalent, and

2.Six (6) months of experience operating heavy equipment or large commercial vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Considerable knowledge of Street Sweeper operations.

2.Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations.

3.Working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in street and utility maintenance work.

4.Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

5.Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

6.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

7.Ability to observe proper safety precautions.

8.Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.

9.Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

10. Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions

11. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.Must have a valid Texas Class B CDL license by date of hire and comply with the City of Killeen driving policy.

2.Must have or acquire within thirty (30) days from date of hire all National Institute Management Systems (N.I.M.S.) certifications as required by City and position.

3.Must acquire within twelve (12) months from date of hire TYMCO Sweeper Training Course Certification

4.Must have six (6) months experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) TOOLS AND

Supplemental Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Various Street Sweepers, skid steer, backhoe, dump truck, common hand and power tools, shovels, and safety equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climbor balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of his job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet / humid, hot, and cold conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.