Street Sweeper Operator

City of Liberal; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Liberal is seeking a Street Sweeper Operator to drive street cleaning equipment along assigned routes during the night shift. The role includes following routes and schedules, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety while operating the vehicles.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and may require prior experience operating street sweeping equipment. The City emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and cooperation with city staff during operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating street sweeping equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate street sweeping equipment to clean streets, parking lots, and public areas.
• Follow a set route and schedule to ensure timely cleaning.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment (fluids, filters, parts).
• Clean and wash equipment at end of each shift.
• Report equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Keep accurate work records and submit reports to supervisor.
• May operate other city vehicles during street repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Oral communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Street Sweeper Operator is responsible for operating street sweeping equipment to clean streets, parking lots, and other public areas. The operator will be required to follow a set route and schedule to ensure that all areas are cleaned in a timely and efficient manner. The operator will also be responsible for performing routine maintenance on the equipment and reporting any issues to the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate street sweeping equipment to clean streets, parking lots, and other public areas
• Follow a set route and schedule to ensure that all areas are cleaned in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform routine maintenance on the equipment, including checking fluid levels, changing filters, and replacing worn parts
• Clean and wash equipment at end of each shift.
• Report any issues with the equipment to the supervisor
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed while operating the equipment
• Keep accurate records of work performed and submit reports to the supervisor
• May operate other equipment such as hoist truck, dump truck, front loader, boom truck, flail or rotary type mower, patch truck and other equipment while assisting street repair and maintenance operations.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge/skills:

• Knowledge of applicable state and local vehicle ordinances
• Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in assigned area of responsibility
• Safe driving principles and practices
• Customer service principles including interacting in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public
• Operating motorized street sweeper vehicles and related equipment in a safe and effective manner

Ability to:

• Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as the need for immediate action and work objectives.
• Communicate orally with co-workers in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using devices.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Operate equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• Sitting for extended period of time
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment (i.e., grinding, cutting, crushing, etc.).
• Work in small cramped areas.
• Climb ladders or steps to enter or exit an equipment cab.
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Lift arms above shoulder level.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Move light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and any other pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Experience operating street sweeping equipment preferred

Shift Schedule:

Night Shift: 10PM- 8AM

The job description is a summary of the job's typical functions, not a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities.