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City of New York

City Custodial Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Sweeps, dust mops and mops office floors, toilets, corridors, lobbies, and other assigned areas ... CITY CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT - 90644 Qualifications Qualification Requirements 1. There are no formal ...

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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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Equipment Operator II - Cleaner

Equipment Operator II - Cleaner

City of Temple

Temple, TX

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?
Summary
The position of Equipment Operator II can encompass a variety of tasks, depending on crew. These duties consist of but are not limited to: The Operation of various types of heavy equipment such as Loaders, Backhoes, rollers etc., as part of the Reconstruction Crew. The patching of potholes and utility cuts as part of the Asphalt (Patch) Crew, and the operation of a bucket truck while trimming and removing vegetation along City ROW as part of the Forestry Crew.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Crew Assignments
Reconstruction Crew

  • Operates loaders, backhoe, and gradall in street reconstruction work and full depth repair work. Remove asphalt and concrete, excavate sub-grade to desired grade and load dump trucks.
  • Operates various trucks: dump truck, backhoe, loader, roller, etc. while performing tasks related to street reconstruction and maintenance of City streets, alleys, drainages, rights-of-way, and other property
  • Hauls dirt, grass, road base, asphalt, water, pipe, equipment, debris, and other material used
  • Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking
  • Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment
Forestry Crew
  • Assists on a crew to trim and cut trees along City streets and alleys
  • Chips tree limbs and brush or to load them on a dump truck
  • Clears trees, brush and vines from drainages and creeks and reviews for stoppage
Drainage Crew
  • Operates backhoes, loader, and other various equipment: dump truck, backhoe, wheel loader, dozer, boom mower, excavator, etc. while performing tasks related to the maintenance of City creeks, detention ponds, and drainage channels
  • Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking
  • Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment
Sweeper Crew
  • Operates a regenerative air street sweeper following an established route to sweep City streets, and other areas as assigned
  • Deposits sweeping debris at landfill, and fill truck with water
  • Completes daily maintenance of truck, ensuring that hopper and screens in sweeper body are cleaned, and all safety equipment (rotating beacon light, flashing lights, camera, etc.) are always operational.
  • Assembles gutter brooms for sweeper, sweeping before and after asphalt and seal coat work, and sweeping other City of Temple areas when assigned
Asphalt Repair Crew
  • Operates patch truck in the patching of potholes, utility cuts in streets and alleys
  • Prepares jobsite and lay asphalt material for new construction, overlay and major street repairs
All Crew Member - Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Takes on leadership role in absence of Crew Leader
  • Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills and frozen streets, etc
  • Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed
  • Rotates on-call for nights, weekends, and emergency calls
  • Follows policies, procedures, safety guidelines and inspections of equipment and tools
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Internal Candidates
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of City of Temple experience
External Candidates
  • High School diploma or equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Internal Candidates
  • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training
  • TXLTAP Training - 72 Hrs
External Candidates:
  • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training within 6 months TXLTAP Training may supplement 4 years of outside experience (truck driving and construction equipment) for TXLAP training, then 72hrs within 12 months

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