Street Sweeper Operator

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is hiring for a Facility Operations role focused on street sweeping, snow removal, and grounds maintenance. The position involves operating street sweepers, dump trucks, snow plows, and related equipment to keep campus clean and safe.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of driving experience, and a valid Class B CDL with IU insurance eligibility. This full-time role offers benefits and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED).
• 2 years driving experience.
• Possesses a valid Class B CDL license and ability to be insured by IU.

Responsibilities

• Drives street sweeping vehicle to clean streets of trash and debris.
• Fills water tanks and drives sweeper near curb edge.
• Operates controls to activate brushes and water spray for debris control.
• Dumps collected refuse into piles or trucks for disposal.
• Performs minor maintenance on street sweeper and checks fluids.
• Drives truck with snow plow to clear streets of snow.
• Drives dump truck and performs other minor grounds tasks.

Skills

Driving

Safety-minded

English comms

Time management

Professionalism

Flexibility

Quality focus

Detail oriented

Equipment operation

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Drives street sweeping vehicle to clean streets of trash, debris, and other contaminants.
• Fills water tanks and drives sweeper near curb.
• Operates controls to activate rotary brushes and water spray to facilitate debris and dust collection.
• Dumps collected refuse into piles or trucks for disposal.
• Performs minor maintenance on street sweeper: cleaning vehicle regularly, checking fluids and tire pressures.
• Drives truck with snow plow to clear streets of accumulated snow.
• Drives dump truck, picks up trash, and performs other minor grounds maintenance tasks as needed.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years driving experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid Class B CDL license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of various street maintenance equipment, their use, and maintenance
• Ability to operate street sweeper vehicle, dump truck, pickup truck, snow plow, skid steer loader, tractor, and basic hand tools
• Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you and the vehicle
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

This role requires stationary positioning for long periods of time. It also requires a CDL-B or chauffer's level driver's license issued by the State of Indiana and the ability to be insured by Indiana University. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$21.97 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Groundskeeping

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [e-mail] or by visiting IUPD.

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