Street Sweeper Operator

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our customers to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking Street Sweeper Operators in the Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) Division. Street Sweeper Operators in DOT have the principal responsibility of the sweeping crew to provide clean streets on a consistent basis by effectively clearing trash and other accumulated debris from designated routes using a street sweeper. Currently the Department utilizes three types of sweepers: Elgin, Tymco, and Schwarze sweepers.

Each assigned route is approximately 40 curb miles in length per night. Currently, sweeper operators work the graveyard shift, 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Sunday to 8:30 am, Friday morning. These hours and days are subject to change as business needs dictate. Incumbents may be required to perform other duties occasionally when weather, equipment failure or other circumstances warrant.

Principal areas of responsibility may include:

• Operates a motorized street sweeper in cleaning City streets and gutters

• Drives sweeper to assigned route; maneuvers sweeper along the street near the curb to clean street and gutters, operates controls to activate brushes and water spray for the removal of dust and pick-up of litter; sets patterns on brooms, adjusts grooves, guards and conveyors

• Checks and adds fuel, oil, air and other equipment fluids; refills machine water tank from hydrant using a hose as necessary

• Positions warning devices as appropriate during sweeper operation and is responsible for vehicle and pedestrian safety in the work area

• Responsible for the safe operations of equipment utilized, security and cleaning of the area

• Cleans and makes minor adjustments/repairs to the sweeper on the route; reports damage requiring more extensive or complex adjustments or repairs; wash and clean sweeper at the end of the shift

• Keeps daily records of work performed; reports mileage, water source/consumption, number/location of dumps and other operational details

• May train other equipment operators in using street sweeping equipment

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations along with the ability to, with a reasonable amount of training, utilize motorized sweepers used by DOT and perform the necessary adjustments and repairs and demonstration of a commitment to safety as a priority in the workplace; possession of a sound driving safety record, with no more than one moving violation and/or accident in the past 24 months.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Constructive Energies - A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude. The inclination to independently take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do. Examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: Initiative, Honesty, Integrity, Empathy, Dedication, Reliability, Proactiveness, Respectfulness, Confidence, Ethical Behavior, Willingness to help others, Commitment to personal skills development and growth.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience: Education Completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

2. Experience: Four (4) years experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field at the level of Maintenance Worker I including one (1) year of experience operating and maintaining a motorized street sweeper or related equipment requiring comparable operating skills in construction and/or maintenance work.

3. Acceptable Substitution: None

4. Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid State of California Class B driver’s license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license is required in the performance of job duties.

5. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

• Describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field at the level equivalent to Maintenance Worker I with the City of San José.

• This position is primarily a Graveyard position. Are you available to work 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Sunday to 8:30 am, Friday morning and occasionally weekends, holidays, or other shifts in emergency situations?

• What is your California Driver's License class (A,B,C), number, and expiration date?

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jonathan Munoz at jonathan.munoz@sanjoseca.gov.

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The application deadline is 11:59 PM on the final filing date Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.