What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator (Street Cleaning) position at City of Greensboro, NC?
The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.
Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.
If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.
Full Salary Range: $31,824 - $52,224 Annually Hiring Range: $31,824-$41,779 Annually
Work Schedule:
Primary Duties/Brief Description of Work:
This Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operation of a street sweeper, flusher, front-loader, knuckle boom loader, and a single-axle do-all vehicle. The primary duties will include sweeping curb and gutter streets using a street sweeper/flusher, knuckle boom loader, and front-loader truck.
Other job duties include:
- Cleaning illegal dump sites
- Collecting sweeper dumps
- Right-of-way tree limb and curb line cut backs
- Various washouts
- Litter collection
- Dead animal removal
- Island cleaning
This employee is expected to be a crew leader during loose leaf collection program and to participate in the snow and ice removal program. The employee will be on an emergency call back rotating schedule and will be assigned to special events throughout the year. These special events normally happen on week nights, holidays, and weekends.
The selected applicant must possess the ability to follow written and prepared routes, use two-way radios, communicate both orally and in written form, and complete daily survey and vehicle inspection forms. The schedule is subject to change during a holiday week or for emergency service which may require working a flexible schedule with little or no notice and may include weekends or holidays. This employee must have good attendance.
The physical duties include: standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to (50 pounds). Work is performed outside in all weather conditions. This employee must have and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements and a reliable means of contact such as home or cellular telephone. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school diploma/GED with 1-3 years experience with street cleaning ( i.e., litter collection or a public works-related field)
- Or No High School Diploma/GED with 5-7 years experience with street cleaning - i.e., litter collection or a public works-related field
- Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
- Tanker endorsement
- Experience operating a sweeper/flusher or front-loader truck
- 4/ years of experience with street cleaning - i.e., litter collection or a public works-related field
Salary : $31,824 - $52,224
