What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (Street Sweeper) position at City of Tyler?
JOB
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized street sweeping equipment in the effective, efficient cleaning of City streets, curbs, gutters, parking lots, and public rights-of-way; performs maintenance, repair, and construction as assigned; operates maintenance and construction tools; performs maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor, which will be completed alone or as part of a crew. Work includes on-site work, maintenance, cleaning and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and reports to work during all significant weather events or emergency incidents. -Direct Supervisor: Stormwater Foreman
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Preforms a variety of labor-intensive duties, including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, job sites, and shop/garage, loading and unloading vehicles, trimming and /or removing trees.Safely operation of street sweeping equipment to clean assigned routes and emergency locations. Additionally performs maintenance for a variety of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, lighting systems, brakes, safety devices, fluid levels, preventive maintenance, or other maintenance. Operates other Street Maintenance equipment as necessary including loaders to load asphalt, concrete, and dirt debris into roll-off bins.Respond to emergency clean-ups, special and storm drains maintain a variety of records and reports on street sweeping operations. Remove hazards from the roadway and other public right-of-way. Remains competent and current by attending and completing required trainings.Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions; safe use, mix, and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices. Disposes of waste at designated sight cleans and washes vehicles after use.Inputs, manages and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using the City Works database and Geographic Information System (GIS).Responds to questions, inquiries, and complaints from the public; explains street sweeping procedures and operations.Other duties as assigned.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of how to safely operate sweeper trucks and the tools necessary to their maintenance. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Suite, Data base management, web applications.Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individually provided PPE in a functional condition. All uniforms and PPE should be clean and equipped when scheduled to work.Attend shifts in accordance with company policy. This position is subject to respond to emergencies after normal working hours. Occasional overtime required. Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift change.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, representative of outside agencies, and general public. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public. Understand and follow instruction and communicate effectively, as required.Knowledge and adherence to all applicable State and Federal laws; local ordinances; City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge and adherence to Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws and statues relating to the given position.Endeavors to continuously improve the services to the citizens of Tyler.Must have a strong work ethic and able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. Physical characteristics: Job requires to be able to twist and kneel up to 6-hours daily: bend, turn, climb, crouch, and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80-lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8-hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures.Environmental factors: This is an essential department, all staff will be called to SERVE with all storms, catastrophes, emergencies or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevantexperience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’sDegree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized street sweeping equipment in the effective, efficient cleaning of City streets, curbs, gutters, parking lots, and public rights-of-way; performs maintenance, repair, and construction as assigned; operates maintenance and construction tools; performs maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor, which will be completed alone or as part of a crew. Work includes on-site work, maintenance, cleaning and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and reports to work during all significant weather events or emergency incidents. -Direct Supervisor: Stormwater Foreman
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Preforms a variety of labor-intensive duties, including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, job sites, and shop/garage, loading and unloading vehicles, trimming and /or removing trees.Safely operation of street sweeping equipment to clean assigned routes and emergency locations. Additionally performs maintenance for a variety of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, lighting systems, brakes, safety devices, fluid levels, preventive maintenance, or other maintenance. Operates other Street Maintenance equipment as necessary including loaders to load asphalt, concrete, and dirt debris into roll-off bins.Respond to emergency clean-ups, special and storm drains maintain a variety of records and reports on street sweeping operations. Remove hazards from the roadway and other public right-of-way. Remains competent and current by attending and completing required trainings.Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions; safe use, mix, and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices. Disposes of waste at designated sight cleans and washes vehicles after use.Inputs, manages and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using the City Works database and Geographic Information System (GIS).Responds to questions, inquiries, and complaints from the public; explains street sweeping procedures and operations.Other duties as assigned.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of how to safely operate sweeper trucks and the tools necessary to their maintenance. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Suite, Data base management, web applications.Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individually provided PPE in a functional condition. All uniforms and PPE should be clean and equipped when scheduled to work.Attend shifts in accordance with company policy. This position is subject to respond to emergencies after normal working hours. Occasional overtime required. Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift change.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, representative of outside agencies, and general public. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public. Understand and follow instruction and communicate effectively, as required.Knowledge and adherence to all applicable State and Federal laws; local ordinances; City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge and adherence to Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws and statues relating to the given position.Endeavors to continuously improve the services to the citizens of Tyler.Must have a strong work ethic and able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. Physical characteristics: Job requires to be able to twist and kneel up to 6-hours daily: bend, turn, climb, crouch, and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80-lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8-hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures.Environmental factors: This is an essential department, all staff will be called to SERVE with all storms, catastrophes, emergencies or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevantexperience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’sDegree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
