Equipment Operator I  (Street Sweeper)

Job:                             Equipment Operator I  (Street Sweeper)

Department:            Street

Pay Rate:                   Grade 10

Hours:                        Day Hours - occasional overtime will be required

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Street Superintendent and Foreman, the employee operate primarily the street sweeper, as well as other light to medium duty trucks and equipment to complete assigned tasks. The employee also performs other tasks associated with maintaining streets and rights-of-way, including the use of hand and power tools. Performs routine labor and other duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to operate the street sweeper, however, will also operate light to medium equipment such as dump trucks, tractor, backhoe, etc.
• Ensures that trucks are properly loaded, hauls materials, unloads and spreads materials
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle and equipment
• Operates hand tools and power tools as necessary
• Performs flagman duties
• Cleans out ditches and pipes
• Performs concrete work as necessary
• Clears debris from streets and rights of way
• Performs routine manual labor and all other duties as necessary

Job Requirements:

• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED. 
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
•  Must have a driving record suitable for insurability. 
• Must be able to operate light to heavy duty trucks, backhoe, and tractor. Must be able to operate various power and hand tools.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must be able to read and understand work orders, and the ability to read maps.
• Basic computer skills required to be able to enter and complete work orders, perform inspections, etc.
• Able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds. 
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required and able to respond after hours for emergencies. 
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending). 

Posting Dates:  12/20/23 – 12/29/23

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.   

Applicants must meet all requirements.  External applicants may complete an application on-line at alexandercityal.gov., or come to the Municipal Complex to fill out an application.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer