Street Sweeper Operator

Street Sweeper Operator

The City of Baldwin Park is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious professional to join the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining clean and safe City streets, demonstrates sound judgment, and operates equipment safely and efficiently. This position operates a street sweeper to clean City streets, gutters, medians, alleys, and other paved public areas. The successful candidate performs routine equipment inspections, minor maintenance and adjustments, maintains accurate records, and works collaboratively to support Public Works operations.

Receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate a motor sweeper to sweep streets and gutters; select safe and efficient methods to cover assigned route; change and adjust broom, change filters, adjust sprinklers and other mechanical mechanisms to effectively sweep streets and gutters; dump hopper when full.
• Maintain sweeper dump sites in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor equipment adjustments, including cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn brooms, checking hydraulic hoses, and reporting equipment requiring repair.
• Keep record of daily activities; advise supervisor of any unusual or hazardous conditions encountered.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as placing sandbags and barricades; pick up litter and other street maintenance activities when weather does not permit sweeping operation.
• Operate other motorized construction and maintenance equipment as necessary such as trucks, tractors, and overhead loading trucks.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works, infrastructure systems, and capital improvement projects.
• Mechanical operation, routine maintenance, and safe operation of powered equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• California Vehicle Code and other traffic laws.

Ability to:

• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment and related accessories.
• Keep accurate records on equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Prepare and maintain reports relating to assigned duties.
• Learn to use computer in order to maintain a variety of inventory, replacement and repair records.
• Use and care for small hand tools in making minor adjustments to motor sweeper equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Requirements:

• Will work weekends and evenings as required.

Experience and Training:

• A minimum of two (2) years of maintenance and construction experience, including the operation of motorized equipment; such as trucks, tractors, and skip loaders.

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Proof of education must be submitted with the application.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Class B Driver's License or the ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record. May need to possess certification for an area of assignment as required by the position.

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.