Montgomery City County Personnel

Sweeper Operator (#CI5490)

Pay Grade

S06

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to operate sweeper and flusher trucks.  The primary work responsibilities of this classification include: performing maintenance activities on the sweeper truck; performing maintenance activities on the flusher truck, operating the sweeper truck following supervisors’ directions and the operator’s manual; and operating the flusher truck following supervisors’ directions and the operator’s manual. Employees drive and operate the vehicles using the control panel with the purpose of cleaning and washing streets and parking areas.  Employees operate other large vehicles when on special assignment. Incumbents in this position report to the Refuse Collection Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience operating equipment such as road construction power brooms, open-body trucks, and street sweepers. Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B to drive and operate equipment used for the maintenance of Montgomery city streets. Must possess a Tanker Endorsement for the operation of the Flusher Truck.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Must possess and maintain an insurable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to elements to include heat, cold, rain and dust.   

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, or kneel for periods up to 15 minutes as needed to inspect equipment or perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 2 hours, in order to operate equipment. Physical ability to operate equipment from an enclosed cab while being exposed to hot and cold temperatures, dust and dirt. Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds in order to lift gutter brooms.
CLASS: CI5490; REV: 2/13/2024;