Equipment Operator I - Nights (Street Cleaning Program)

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

An Equipment Operator I operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of several types of automotive equipment. Incumbents may service and make minor mechanical repairs. Assignments are outlined in detail by a supervisor, standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
One (1) year experience in the operation of maintenance and/or construction equipment
Good knowledge of departmental operations and procedures
Some vocational training as related to construction/maintenance field
Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of weather
Valid Commercial Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience in the operation of maintenance and/or construction equipment

Responsibilities

Operates different types of sweepers in the operation of a scheduled sweeping program
Delivery of mulch or wood chips to citizens/residents
Operates a leaf vacuum truck, or collection of bio-degradable leaf bags on a scheduled route
Operates a variety of equipment in cleaning and hauling snow from roads and streets; also shovels snow when not operating heavy trucks
Operates a dump truck in connection with transportation of sand, stone, asphalt, gravel and other supplies
Operates a rear-load packer refuse collection truck and leads the work of Laborers or Refuse collectors
Assists in loading and unloading materials and equipment
Responds to citizen inquiries regarding refuse and recycling services
Responds to emergency or special events activity as needed
Performs related work as required