Street Sweeper Operator

Department: Street Reports to: Sweeper Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, operates and maintains the street sweeper vehicle to maintain streets, roadways, and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department (PWD).

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates street sweeper vehicle to clean City's residential and commercial roadways and City facilities in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.
• Inspects, adjusts, cleans, and maintains equipment including special attachments.
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED preferred, AND one year of construction or maintenance experience.

Knowledge of:

• Basic traffic control and safety procedures and regulation

Skill in:

• Safely operating a slow-moving vehicle in all traffic conditions.
• Operating street sweeper vehicle skillfully and safely, and making minor adjustments and repairs.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License and certification requirements: A Texas State Class B Commercial Driver's License is required; special vehicle training and licensing may be required.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.