Equipment Operator II (Sweeper Night Shift)

: Position Information Requisition Number S1985P Position Title Equipment Operator II (Sweeper Night Shift) Salary $19.00/hour Division Public Works Department 56100-Drainage Utility Location Planning Employment Type Full Time Hours/Days Tuesday - Friday Night Shift 1:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Classified/Unclassified Classified Grant Funded No Under direct supervision, this position operates street sweepers 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. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, an during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

• Sweeps paved alleys and all curbed residential or other assigned streets within the City.
• Checks tires, oil, water, lights, fuel, etc., of sweeper, loader truck, and spray rig.
• Washes sweeper at end of each shift and blows out air filters.
• Turns sweeper into shop for repairs, as needed.
• Grease 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.
• Builds gutter brooms and pick-up brooms when weather doesn't permit normal operation.
• 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 equipment in other comparable pay categories or is willing to train as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have good working knowledge of street sweepers, front-end loaders, tandem trucks, or similar equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of all hand tools, both manual and power driven.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

Licenses/Certification Required Qualifications Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in the operation of light and medium construction equipment and trucks, one year of experience on a sweeper is preferred. Valid Texas CDL Driver's License required within 6 months from date of hire. The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience.

• The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience when determining an applicants minimum qualifications and starting salary.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands The employee must also well as balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions Special Instructions Summary EEO/ADA 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.