Description

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of heavy equipment used in street and gutter cleaning. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed for results produced.

Essential Functions:

• Operates a motorized street sweeper on assigned routes and schedules; keeps routes up to date; responds to special situations such as accidents, cement spills, and other debris; logs and reports road hazards, including abandoned vehicles, tree clearances, and pavement conditions that may impede sweeping operations; organizes and conducts routes with consideration of timing, traffic conditions, and seasonal conditions.
• Maneuvers sweeper along the street near the curb to clean streets and gutters; operates controls to activate brushes and water spray for the removal of dust and pick up of litter; refills machine water tank as necessary.
• Performs general servicing, cleans motor sweeper; checks for broom and regenerative blower system; reports mechanical or other equipment problems; checks and fills oil, water, and fuel.
• Checks tires, lights, reflectors, mirrors, radio, and gauges on the sweeper before operation; fills water tank 
• Positions warning devices during sweeper operation and responsible for vehicle and pedestrian safety in the work area.
• Makes minor adjustments to the sweeper on the route; reports damage requiring extensive or complex adjustments or repairs; washes and cleans sweeper at end of shift.
• Reports mileage, water source/consumption, number/location of dumps and other operational details.
• Performs as a member of a team, assists with development of work group goals and objectives, and contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles and equipment. Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• Responds to system maintenance or service calls outside scheduled work hours while on call or in the event of an emergency.
• Performs other skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment as needed
• Interfaces with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:
1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: I
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: A
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: I
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: I
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

The essential functions of this position require the use of heavy equipment, light equipment, and small tools; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.

Environmental Factors:

The essential functions of this position are performed in various types of weather.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms,conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic,or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has theexclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

E-Verify: The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years’ experience in heavy equipment in the construction industry or related field

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to use a tablet computer in the field to process work orders
• Demonstrates an ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, and to work effectively with immediate supervisor and other department staff.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen and interact within a work group.
• Demonstrates an ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates an ability to listen to and speak with the public and staff customers.

Preferences:

• Experienced in operation of street sweeper
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior experience in heavy equipment operations

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass written and field test to demonstrate equipment skills and ability to comprehend plans and grade
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license OR must possess a valid Class C driver license upon hire with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and overtime as required
• Must be able to work on call shifts and overtime as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.