Street Sweeper Part Time

Street Sweeper Part Time

Performs a variety of working-level skilled duties in the operation of a street sweeper as needed to clear and maintain clean city roadways.

Works under the general supervisor of the Street Maintenance Supervisor.

Operates street sweepers in an assigned area.

Cleans, services and makes minor adjustments according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Maintains records of maintenance and street sweeping operations.

Makes minor repairs to equipment, such as replacing gutter brooms, curtains on pick-up head, belt adjustments on blower fan, gutter broom height, and angle for sweeping, and using check list in the operator's manual.

Assist Street Division personnel in other areas of responsibilities, such as pavements and alley repairs, chip sealing program by operating dump trucks, rollers, or traffic control.

Assist with the cleanup of areas of responsibility in the City Shop.

May assist with various seasonal projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school;

AND

B. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a field directly related to the above duties;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with operating equipment in the public right-of-way; basic equipment and repair.

Skill in the operation of light mechanized equipment as required by the position.

Must possess a Driver's License. May be required to obtain Flagman Traffic Control Certification.

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to performing the required job functions. Common eye, hand and finger dexterity are required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, and discriminating thinking. Daily local travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.