STREET SWEEPER TRUCK OPERATOR - 0323
Full Time
Greenville, SC 29607
$40,768 - $50,939 a year
Posted
Job description
Brief Description
The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.
Job Summary
Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, assists in the removal of litter from streets, sidewalks, and parking garages located in the City. Clears and treats streets during seasonal weather including, removing leaves and debris, ice and snow, and sanding bridges. Ensures sweeper truck is ready for use by conducting daily inspections of the engine area, engine oil, and other fluid levels. Sweeps all streets on daily work order route. Operates backpack blower, dust pan, broom, pick stick, snow plow, and sander truck. Participates in rotating schedule for Saturday shifts.
Job Duties
Essential Functions
% of Time
Operate Street Sweep: Operate right-side-drive street sweeper truck equipped with side gutter brooms and main broom. Control a continuous motion of maneuvering the brooms with a joystick mounted inside the cab of the truck and rocker switches located on the dash for outside-of-the-cab functions. Maneuver vehicle in and out of high traffic areas. Operate a console computer-operated function, which controls the Power-Take-Off (PTO), throttle and tailgate open/closing activities. Ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment including broom, dustpan, reflective triangles, shovel, fire extinguisher, LOCK OUT tag, hard hat, chock block and body props. Operate navigation system aids for street sweeping routing purposes. Complete and submit records of the routing issues, tonnage of loads, fuel usage, odometer readings, minor cost, and other records associated street sweeping tasks.
80%
Sweep Sidewalks with Backpack Blower: Using backpack blower, clean sidewalks, bridges, curbs/gutters and medians by blowing, gathering up, and removing litter, leaf litter, and other debris to keep City sidewalks and pedestrian right-of-ways clear.
10%
Provide Litter Cleanup: Use dust pan and broom, or pick stick to clean City sidewalks and road sides. Use tenant sweeper to sweep streets.
10%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency.
Over two years of experience operating solid waste, heavy, or construction equipment.
Must demonstrate proficiency operating right-side-drive vehicles within 60 days of hire.
Driver's License Requirements
Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake provisions.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
Maintenance required for street sweepers.
City Streets, geography of the community.
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in motor vehicle operation.
Basic problem-solving techniques for equipment and material use.
Safe handling of litter, debris, recycling, and solid waste materials.
Ability to:
Safely maneuver a right-hand drive sweeper truck through high traffic.
Read and comprehend street maps.
Complete assignments in allotted time while maintaining quality of work.
Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Perform basic mechanical adjustments/replacement of head and gutter broom attachments.
Work cooperatively with other staff members.
Communicate basic information to the public in a respectful and knowledgeable manner.
Read basic communication in order to understand assigned routes and tasks.
Complete work orders, routes, time sheets and safety checklists in a complete, timely and readable manner.
Make simple mathematical calculations.
Operate a two way radio or cell phone.
Operate the following machines, tools, equipment, and work aids: CDL required street sweeper truck, hand tools, water truck, backpack blowers, dust pans, brooms, shovels, pick sticks, and pickup trucks and small sweeper.
Other Information
Primary Work Location: Vehicle and outdoors.
Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety vest, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and dust mask.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Occasional exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and communicable diseases.
Physical Demands:
Continuously requires vision, foot controls, and hearing. Frequently requires handling, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, climbing, balancing, and twisting. Occasionally requires standing, fine dexterity, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, crouching, and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Mental Demands:
Frequently requires time pressures, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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