EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Sweeper

About the role

Under direct supervision, this position operates street sweepers and may operate a front truck mounted loader on a 6 cu. yd. dump truck, in performing skilled and semi-skilled work; on occasion operates other trucks, 2 ½ ton to 52,000 GVW, and other equipment as required; services equipment; and may, on occasion, be required to perform manual unskilled labor. Rarely is responsible for the supervision of other employees. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Sweeps paved alleys and curbed residential or other assigned streets within the City, hauling accumulated debris to designated disposal sites using loader truck. Checks tires, oil, water, lights, fuel, etc., of sweeper and loader truck. Washes sweeper at end of each shift and blows out air filters. Turns sweeper , and loader truck into shop for repairs, as needed. Greases truck-mounted front-end loader or sweeper each day. Cleans mud and debris from wash room each day. Changes pick-up broom, gutter broom, dirt reflector, dirt shoe, etc., on sweepers. Build gutter brooms and pick-up brooms when necessary. Completes daily job reports. Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks. Operate truck-mounted snow plow, salt spinner, or chemical de-icing truck during winter emergencies. Operates truck up to 52,000 GVW for various hauling purposes when necessary. Operates front-end loader truck , as needed. Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or is willing to train as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Responds to after-hours emergency call outs, and is required to carry an after-hours cell phone on a rotational shift. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum of eighth (8th) grade education with one (1) year experience in operating light and medium equipment and trucks required. High school education and a minimum of one (1) year experience operating sweeper preferred. Possession of a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver License with Tanker ("N") endorsement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must have good working knowledge of street sweepers and loader trucks. Must have good working knowledge of other equipment such as front-end loaders, tandem trucks, or similar equipment. Must have working knowledge of all hand tools, both manual and power driven.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and citizens. ADA PROFILE Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and write. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works in an outdoor environment in all types of weather conditions, with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self, co-workers, or others. Employee may be subject to dusty conditions and will be required to drive extensively in City traffic. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.