Revised on 03/27/2026
Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment such as: street sweeper, or pot patcher, 18 wheel semi-tractor/trailer, or light equipment such as asphalt spreaders, sand/gravel distributor, or trailer mounted power washer. May be required to work night shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Operates a street sweeper in order to maintain City streets clean.
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Performs basic maintenance on equipment and tools including washing, changing oil, and greasing.
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May assist in performing unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as digging ditches, covering ditches, pouring concrete, mowing, trimming trees and shrubs, and all other duties as needed to perform paving projects.
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May transport heavy equipment (i.e. backhoe, grader, power rollers, etc.) on lowboy.
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May assist in training new employees and in assigning, checking and approving work of laborers and other equipment operators.
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Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
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Must follow all rules of telephone and/or hand held radio courtesy in all communications.
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Must be available to assist department during emergencies (i.e. floods, hurricanes, etc.).
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Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
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Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:-
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Knowledge of safe operations of heavy equipment.
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Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks.
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Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
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Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
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Knowledge of vehicles and equipment.
Skills and Abilities:-
Skill in organization and time management.
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Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
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Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
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Ability to operate heavy equipment.
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Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
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Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
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Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards
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Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk
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Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
Sometimes
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Construction site
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Confined space
Frequently or Often
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Outdoor environment
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Street environment (near moving traffic)
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Vehicles
Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to:
Sometimes
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Individuals with known violent backgrounds
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Fumes or airborne particles
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Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Frequently or Often
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Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
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Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
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Moving mechanical parts
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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel
Position will require the employee to travel:
Local
