Sweeper Operator 2

City of Lancaster•Pa, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sweeper Operator 2 operates and performs preventive maintenance on heavy motor equipment for the City of Lancaster’s Public Works services. The role includes operating street-cleaning and snow-removal equipment, performing routine equipment maintenance, and carrying out manual labor as needed. The position is on the third shift, from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and requires on-site work at City of Lancaster locations. The employee must also be available to handle emergency situations and weather events after hours, on weekends, and on holidays as required. The work environment includes indoor, environmentally controlled areas and outdoor work exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperatures, as well as noise and pollution. Personal protective equipment is required. The job involves working around moving equipment and machinery and using hand, air, hydraulic, and electric tools.

Requirements

High school graduation or completion of a GED.
At least two years of documented on-the-job experience regularly operating heavy motor equipment.
At least one year of documented experience making mechanical repairs and adjustments and servicing heavy motor equipment.
Valid CDL Class B; Class A is preferred.
Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets.
Skill in using hand tools, power equipment, and motorized equipment.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive interactions.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others.
Ability to adapt to new or changed situations and be flexible in improving work processes and operations.
Ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs.
Commitment to excellence in service and continuous improvement.
Valid employment authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.
Availability to work long hours and handle emergency situations and weather events after hours, on weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

Follow safe practices in performing duties.
Operate a street sweeper to clean streets, alleys, and parking lots.
Operate a tank truck flusher.
Operate a snow loader when removing heavy snow accumulations.
Perform routine maintenance on motorized equipment as required.
May oversee and assist a small group of laborers and operators with loading and unloading trucks, patching streets, and other manual labor tasks.
Operate a truck-mounted snowplow and drive a dump truck.
Perform manual labor, including loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, felling and trimming trees, cutting brush, and similar tasks.
Operate a rubber tire loader in general maintenance work during snow-removal operations.
Drive tractors for cutting grass.
Use a jackhammer and other power-driven equipment.