Sanitation Equipment Operator-Stormwater (Temporary/Seasonal)

City of Kinston•Kinston, NC

10h

About The Position

This temporary and/or seasonal position is subject to a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. The Sanitation Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating motorized street-sweeping equipment to clean city streets, curbs, gutters, parking lots, alleys, and public rights-of-way along assigned routes. The role uses mechanical sweepers, brooms, and suction to remove litter and debris and prevent pollutants from entering stormwater systems, thereby protecting water quality. The employee operates equipment around traffic, parked vehicles, and other obstacles; inspects and maintains assigned equipment; performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance; and may operate a variety of heavy, medium, and light equipment for public services construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Work is performed under regular supervision, with observation occurring occasionally during or after the work. The position involves prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, and work in varied and sometimes extreme weather. It is exposed to public-works hazards, including noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, odors, dust, mists, and oils, and is subject to OSHA bloodborne-pathogen standards.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of heavy and medium equipment used in the assigned area.
Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety standards and precautions associated with heavy equipment operation.
Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and rules of the road.
Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
Knowledge of the city street system.
Skill operating automotive equipment used within the assigned program.
Skill and care in operating multiple types of specialized construction and grounds equipment.
Skill in customer service excellence and collaborative conflict resolution.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to plan and prioritize work to use equipment efficiently.
Ability to detect signs of mechanical failure in automotive equipment.
Ability to service street sweepers and perform minor repairs and adjustments.
Ability to deal courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Ability to perform the physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
Visual acuity sufficient to operate heavy equipment safely, inspect work quality, and observe general surroundings.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation and previous experience operating medium and heavy motorized equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a street sweeper on assigned routes to clean city streets, parking lots, and other public areas.
Maneuver sweepers around traffic, parked vehicles, and obstacles while using brooms and suction to remove curbside litter and debris.
Remove debris, refuse, dirt, and leaves from streets and parking lots and help prevent pollutants from entering stormwater systems.
Inspect street-sweeping equipment daily, including brushes, conveyors, and water tanks.
Check and replenish fuel, oil, air, and water; clean filters; and replace batteries as needed.
Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, and periodically clean and wash equipment.
Repair, replace, and assemble brooms according to established procedures.
Operate medium and heavy equipment for public-services construction, maintenance, and repair projects, potentially including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and tractors.
Operate a backhoe as needed to cut ditches and culverts, dig out asphalt and concrete, clear outfall lines, and load mulch.
Report unsafe equipment conditions and needed repairs to a supervisor.
Ensure equipment is clean and properly stored after use.
Maintain daily logs of routes covered, equipment usage, and materials collected.
Assist with spreading asphalt, concrete, and brine as needed.
Work with a crew to clear storm debris, snow, and ice from streets.
Perform related duties as required.