STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR I

This position is part of Public Employee Union (PEU). Based on a 40 hour work week with a pay of $21.89 - $ 27.36.

 This position will work at Public Services Building located at 1749 3rd Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33460.

 In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Streets Manager, performs technical and administrative duties as necessary to assist the Streets Manager with all aspects and duties related to the operation of heavy and complex construction equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Operates street sweeper truck maintaining 200 lane miles of paved roads.  
• Operates heavy type graders in grading, blading and smoothing roads and cutting slopes and new grades to line measurements and specifications.  
• Fills holes, repairs road shoulders, does ditching and drainage construction with graders, end loaders or dragline. 
• Operates a combination backhoe; loading and unloading gravel, asphalt, shell and dirt; and cleaning ditches and canals for drainage. 
• Operates forklift and/or front-end loader in loading and unloading materials. 
• May perform mechanical maintenance work on equipment. 
• Acts as crew leader on certain jobs. 
• Performs related work as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:  

• Assists in responding to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding the storm water program, water quality, and flooding concerns
• General knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in the area of assigned work
• General knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the physical life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping,

reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Ability to maneuver through storm water management and drainage facilities, sometimes heavily vegetated
• Must possess visual acuity to produce and review written reports and records including mathematical calculations, operate a computer terminal, analyze data, and read maps, schematic drawings, and plans, and do extensive reading.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with six months experience in storm water/streets related work is highly desired

CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess valid Florida CDL Class B driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119. 

This position is considered “essential personnel” for hurricane preparedness and emergency management purposes.

Furthermore, most of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Public Employees Union (PEU). Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.