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Job Description
Description
Don’t let life sweep you to the curb. Be the one doing the sweeping!
Join the City of Roseville Public Works Team in the role of Street Sweeper Operator.
The Street Sweeper Operator is a critical component of the amazing public service that we provide each day. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping keep our streets clean and safe for the public, as well as aiding inter-departmentally and with allied agencies and contractors associated with The City of Roseville. The daily duties include: s weeping residential or commercial streets, assisting Roseville P.D. and Fire with emergency call outs, assisting Streets Dept. personnel and other city departments with sweeping tasks, daily inspection and cleaning of your assigned street sweeper.
What the City of Roseville Offers:- $27.82 - $39.14 Hourly (dependent on experience)
- Daytime Residential Shifts
- Nighttime Commercial Shifts
- Up to $2,415 per month in health and welfare benefits
- Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
- 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays - Plus 45 hours of additional personal leave time
- Opportunities to train and promote
- CalPERS
- A top-notch team and more!
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operate heavy vacuum, broom type motor-driven street sweepers; clean streets, parking lots, gutters, islands, and alleyways on assigned routes; prevent damage to sweeper, street structures, automobiles or pedestrians.
Inspect equipment during operation and make minor operating adjustments; change or assist in changing and rebuilding pickup and gutter brooms, main brooms and center boards.
Report deceased animals found on route.
Answer questions and concerns and provide information to the public as necessary.
Maintain vehicle and equipment operations by daily checking of fuel, oil, grease, radiator, water tank, air cleaner and tires; check sweeper for even wear of brooms.
Clean and wash equipment at end of each shift.
Maintain a variety of logs and reports including miles swept per day.
May operate other equipment such as hoist truck, dump truck, front loader, boom truck, flail or rotary type mower, patch truck and other equipment while assisting street repair and maintenance operations.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Operation of various types of heavy trucks, street-cleaning, water truck and other automotive equipment.
Hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions in heavy-equipment operations.
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules; basic rules and operations of a two-way radio.
Ability to:
Operate equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
On a continuous basis, know and understand assignment.
On a continuous basis, get in/out of vehicle all day; sit in assigned vehicle or equipment for prolonged periods of time; bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach when operating equipment controls or installing parts; perform simple power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
Learn City geography; detect needed repairs and make necessary adjustments.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience
One year of responsible experience in operating heavy equipment or one year of responsible experience similar to a Street Maintenance Worker II for the City of Roseville.
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Training
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with a tanker endorsement by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation . ;
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Roseville
Show moreThe City of Roseville is a full-service city known for its vibrancy and excellent quality of life. We have a City Council/City Manager government overseeing a team of over 1,300 employees and up to 700 temporary staff. Our annual budget is approximately $500 million, and we serve more than 150,000 constituents. Located in Placer County, Roseville has been recognized as one of the best places to raise a family, start a business, buy a first home, and retire. We've also earned accolades for being the most playful and healthiest city, with low business operating costs in California. Just a 25-minute drive from California's capital, Roseville offers easy access to world-class destinations like San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite, providing endless opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and leisure.
Our diverse economy, which spans technology, healthcare, railroad operations, and financial services, contributes to Roseville's strong and balanced, thriving community. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding, with access to over 80 neighborhood parks, golf courses, fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space. Several schools within city limits have been recognized with the "California Distinguished School" awards. Additionally, we're conveniently located near esteemed institutions like William Jessup University, Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento, and the University of California, Davis.
The City of Roseville is committed to fostering career growth, seeking individuals who are passionate, creative, and results-driven to join our team. Collaboration and community care are at the heart of our values, and we prioritize service-oriented solutions, trust, accountability, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, and timely decision-making.
If you're ready to make a difference in our community and embrace new challenges, consider becoming part of our team at the City of Roseville. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Check out the career opportunities available with the City of Roseville. Make a difference, thrive, and have fun! We Are Roseville.
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