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City of Los Angeles

Motor Sweeper Operator

New York, NY · On-site

ALL MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATORS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY FOR MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR POSITIONS IN THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until ...

Washington City

Street Sweeper Part Time

Washington, UT

$20.76 - $25.95/hr

Streets Hourly Wage Range: $20.76 - $25.95 DOE General Purpose Performs a variety of working-level skilled duties in the operation of a street sweeper as needed to clear and maintain clean city ...

Washington City

Street Sweeper Part Time

Washington, UT · On-site

$20.76 - $25.95/hr

Streets Hourly Wage Range: $20.76 - $25.95 DOE General Purpose Performs a variety of working-level skilled duties in the operation of a street sweeper as needed to clear and maintain clean city ...

Washington City

Street Sweeper Part Time

Washington, UT · On-site

$20.76 - $25.95/hr

Streets Hourly Wage Range: $20.76 - $25.95 DOE General Purpose Performs a variety of working-level skilled duties in the operation of a street sweeper as needed to clear and maintain clean city ...

City of Odessa

Street Sweeper Operator

Odessa, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $30.96/hr

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

Mammoth Sweepers

Sweeper Operator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Description Mammoth Sweepers is seeking a dedicated Street Sweeper Operator to join our team and contribute to keeping our city clean, beautiful, and making a positive impact on the lives of ...

City of Pensacola

Street Sweeper Operator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.31K - $73.22K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Street Sweeper Operator performs skilled work in the operation of specially ... The City of Pensacola has the right to revise this at any time. This description does not represent ...

Athens Services

Sweeper Driver

Irwindale, CA

$25.79 - $28.43/hr

Summary Unleash your potential in driving cleanliness across our city streets and parking lots. As ... The Sweeper Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty sweeper truck to perform ...

Athensservices

Sweeper Driver

Irwindale, CA

$25.79 - $28.43/hr

Summary Unleash your potential in driving cleanliness across our city streets and parking lots. As ... The Sweeper Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty sweeper truck to perform ...

Athens Services

Sweeper Driver

Irwindale, CA · On-site

$25.79 - $28.43/hr

Summary Unleash your potential in driving cleanliness across our city streets and parking lots. As ... The Sweeper Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty sweeper truck to perform ...

Mammoth Sweepers

Sweeper Operator Supervisor

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Mammoth Sweepers is seeking a dedicated Street Sweeper Supervisor to lead our team of operators and contribute to keeping our city clean, beautiful, and making a positive impact on the lives of ...

Tiffin City Schools

Night Sweeper - 5-Hour

Tiffin, OH · On-site

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Night Sweeper Date Posted: 4/23/2026 Location: Krout 2-3 Elementary School Date Available: 06/01/2026 Closing Date: ASAP Must pass a BCII & FBI records check.

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City sweepers are municipal workers who operate specialized vehicles or equipment to clean streets, sidewalks, and other public areas. Their primary responsibilities include removing debris, trash, and leaves to maintain cleanliness and improve safety in urban environments. City sweepers help reduce pollution, prevent stormwater drain blockages, and enhance the overall appearance of cities. They often work early in the morning or late at night to minimize disruptions to traffic and pedestrians.

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Motor Sweeper Operator

Motor Sweeper Operator

City of Los Angeles

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

City Of Los Angeles rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 640 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: ALL MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATORS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY FOR MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR POSITIONS IN THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until sufficient applications are received.
DUTIES
A Motor Sweeper Operator operates a mechanical motor-driven street sweeper on public roadways and City-owned facilities in an assigned area and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs to sweepers.
A Motor Sweeper Operator may be required to work nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Requirement(s)/Minimum Qualification(s):
1. A valid California Class B driver's license and valid medical certificate; and
2. One year of full-time paid experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of commercial class motor sweepers; or
3. Satisfactory completion of either:
a. a Motor Sweeper Operator course from an accredited technical or trade school; or
b. the Motor Sweeper Operator course certified by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
c. the Motor Sweeper Operator course (Street Maintenance 210) given by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
METHOD OF EVALUATING CANDIDATES
Depending on the number of candidates who apply, all resumes/applications may be reviewed to identify candidates whose past and present work experience is most closely related to the position duties and requirements. Candidates will be interviewed for their skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal qualifications in the position. Final selection will be based on an oral interview. In addition, the interviewers may contact present and former supervisors and may review candidate's personnel folders as part of the selection process.
How to apply
Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit a City application and a resume that will be reviewed and evaluated as part of the candidate assessment to: bss.personnel@lacity.org
Please indicate in the subject line: "Motor Sweeper Operator TRANSFER" City Application may be downloaded at https://per.lacity.org/application.pdf
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