Street Sweeper Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Street Sweeper Operator is a journey level class in which incumbents operate a motor driven street
• sweeper to clean City streets and gutters in assigned areas. Incumbents may be assigned to any eighthour
• shift.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Operates a motor driven street sweeper in an assigned area to clean streets and gutters.
• Services, cleans, and makes minor adjustments/repairs to the street sweeper.
• Cleans storm drains and gutters.
• Keeps daily records of work performed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Full job description may viewed at

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Street-Sweeper-Operator.pdf

View “We Work For You” videos to get an inside look from the Street Sweeper Operators

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• (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koFG1kXSCVE
• (2) https://youtu.be/RL_97IgTcr8?si=o_gBzpIVgbUkHgTy
• The current vacancy exists in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Public Utilities Department.
• Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from
• the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the
• examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to
• qualify for the examination.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of construction, agricultural and related equipment with
• complex operating requirements.
• The work experience section MUST include specific types of equipment and/or vehicles operated.
• Knowledge of City geography and street locations. Must be able to read and follow maps.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work independently and as part of
• a team.

Special Requirement(s)

• Must possess a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License without airbrake restriction at time of
• application and maintain the appropriate license for the entire term of employment in this classification.
• Applicants MUST attach a current copy (issued within the past 30 days) of their driving record obtained
• from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected. Please
• review the "Additional Information" section below for attachment instructions. DMV printouts obtained
• from the DMV’s kiosk, website or office are acceptable. The City of Fresno does not reimburse the cost of
• obtaining the DMV driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively,
• and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This classification’s physical demands involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
• with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to
• move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling,
• crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling,
• pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking. Climbing
• in and out of cab and ladders, balancing on uneven surfaces to perform essential maintence on the
• sweeper. Exposure to extreme heat, cold and rain.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and
• a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
• This position has been designated as being Safety Sensitive, which requires all eligibles offered

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• employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires individuals
• applying for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the
• transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial
• driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This
• classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in
• this class.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan