What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Sweeper "Night Shift" position at City of Durham, NC?
Salary : $46,093.00 - $78,853.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type : Full time with benefits
Job Number : 24-05062
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 08 / 20 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $46,093 - $71,532
Hours : 11 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 30 a.m.
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
Devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, roads, equipment through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents perform semi-skilled labor requiring technical repairs, operation of light-duty equipment and power tools and / or leading the work of others performing general labor. Incumbents may also assist with general maintenance tasks in addition to their primary assignment. There is an established operational routine to be followed and decisions are limited primarily to choosing how quickly the work is performed and the sequence in which the work is performed to meet established standards and deadlines.
The purpose of this position is to operate basic and specific heavy equipment safely and effectively as necessary to execute city construction, road maintenance, and repair.
- This position receives shift differential pay in addition to base salary for night shift.
- NOTE : Applicants will be required to complete a field assessment to evaluate their ability to operate a street sweeper, knuckle boom truck and leaf collection truck on the day of their scheduled interview. Successful applicants will participate in a face-to-face interview immediately following their field assessment.
Duties / Responsibilities
Performing preventive maintenance of equipment and tools by conducting vehicle and equipment pre-trip inspections; cleaning components; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs; may prepare paperwork for major repairs.
Submitting neat and complete written and / or electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms, pre and post-trip check forms, and other cost records as needed.
Overseeing hauling, loading, unloading, delivery, and installation of project-related materials, tools, and equipment.
Providing departmental support by maintaining activity logs and material usage reports and maintaining CDL license for continuing certification and eligibility.
Safely performing all work zone traffic control duties including setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs; flagging traffic for stationary and moving work zones.
Performs manual labor tasks on projects including installation, repair, patching, and cleaning using hand and power tools as necessary.
Performing technical work, service checks, and preventative maintenance on electronic and other applicable equipment, systems, and vehicles; administering and scheduling repairs; tracking equipment recalls; replacing defective equipment or parts; and operating light-duty equipment, power tools.
Maintaining supply inventory; stocking equipment; gathering and compiling information, preparing routine reports; maintaining records and databases; and proofing work for accuracy and completeness.
Providing customer service; responding to customer questions and concerns; resolving or escalating issues; and providing information on policies and procedures.
Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Must complete job related and / or safety training based on assignment, such as (but not limited to) confined space entry, ladder safety, IMSA signs and markings level II certification, work zone safety, and Flagger training.
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Please indicate which level of valid CDL (Commercial Drivers License) license you currently possess?
How many years of combined experience do you have operating equipment such as street sweeper, tandem, axle truck or other equipment which requires a CDL license to operate?
Please briefly describe your most recent street maintenance or construction experience : If no street maintenance or construction experience, please put N / A
Please select all the types of equipment you are proficient in operating.
Please indicate the company / organization and position you held while operating each piece of equipment selected above. Briefly describe the tasks and duties performed with each piece of equipment.Please ensure this information can be verified in your employment history.Note that any false statements or misrepresentation may result in refusal to hire.
This position is classified as Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Employees possessing a CDL will be required to operate a dump truck, outfitted, with a snow plow and spreader during snow / ice events which will also require you to work an extended and altered work schedule. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
Are you willing and able to work overtime, as needed with same day notice, to complete projects and assignments?
Are you willing and able to work an altered schedule based upon weather conditions and work demands with less than 24 hours notice for short and / or extended periods of time?
Are you willing and able to complete job related and / or safety training based on assignment, such as (but not limited to) confined space entry, ladder safety, IMSA signs and markings level II certification, work zone safety, and Flagger training?
Required Question
Salary : $46,093 - $71,532
