Streets Equipment Operator I or II

Department:

Streets

Position Reports to:

Streets Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full-time

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Non-exempt

Description:

Under the direction of the Streets Field Supervisor, is a member of a work crew in street construction, maintenance, cleaning, and snow removal duties.

Duties:

· Operates sweeper truck, front-end loader, bobcat, roller, back-hoe, forklift, dump and service trucks, and other motorized equipment as needed.

· Works as a crew member, assisting in the operation of:

a. Daily sweeping maintenance and operations

b. Planning and scheduling sweeping routes

c. Cleans and maintains storm drain collection facilities

· Spraying and mowing weeds, and cleans out gutters and storm drain inlets.

· Assists in painting projects:

a. Striping roads and parking lots

b. Painting crosswalks, curbs, no parking zones, directional arrows, etc.

· Practices appropriate safety procedures and traffic control.

· Installs and maintains traffic control signs as required by the Uniform Manual on Traffic Control Devices.

· Works as a crew member assisting in the installation and maintenance of:

a. Streets and roadways

b. Sidewalks, curb, and gutter

c. Storm drain collection facilities

d. Mowing and shouldering operations

e. Snow and ice removal

f. Signs and painting

· Assists in flood control measures.

· Performs emergency assistance as needed.

· Be available to work on-call as scheduled.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate. Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within first six months after hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Must have knowledge of operation and maintenance of 10 wheeled trucks. Must have knowledge of necessary safety procedures. Must be able to work around traffic. Must have the ability to work in a team. Must be able to deal well with the public and have a strong work ethic.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift heavy loads, up to 100 pounds. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather. Must be physically fit enough to perform job functions, with the ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, walk, sit, climb, etc.

Drug screen and background checks performed