Street Sweeper Operator | Public Works Department | City of Fresno at Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Key Responsibilities

Street Sweeper Operator is a journey level class in which incumbents operate a motor driven street

sweeper to clean City streets and gutters in assigned areas. Incumbents may be assigned to any eighthour

shift.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Operates a motor driven street sweeper in an assigned area to clean streets and gutters.

- Services, cleans, and makes minor adjustments/repairs to the street sweeper.

- Cleans storm drains and gutters.

- Keeps daily records of work performed.

- Performs related duties as required.

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Street-Sweeper-Operator.pdf

View “We Work For You” videos to get an inside look from the Street Sweeper Operators:

(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koFG1kXSCVE

(2) https://youtu.be/RL_97IgTcr8?si=o_gBzpIVgbUkHgTy

The current vacancy exists in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Public Utilities Department.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from

the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the

examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to

qualify for the examination.

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.

One (1) year of experience in the operation of construction, agricultural and related equipment with

complex operating requirements.

The work experience section MUST include specific types of equipment and/or vehicles operated.

Knowledge of City geography and street locations. Must be able to read and follow maps.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work independently and as part of

a team.

Special Requirement(s):

Must possess a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License without airbrake restriction at time of

application and maintain the appropriate license for the entire term of employment in this classification.

Applicants MUST attach a current copy (issued within the past 30 days) of their driving record obtained

from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected. Please

review the "Additional Information" section below for attachment instructions. DMV printouts obtained

from the DMV’s kiosk, website or office are acceptable. The City of Fresno does not reimburse the cost of

obtaining the DMV driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively,

and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification’s physical demands involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally

with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to

move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling,

crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling,

pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking. Climbing

in and out of cab and ladders, balancing on uneven surfaces to perform essential maintence on the

sweeper. Exposure to extreme heat, cold and rain.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and

a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

This position has been designated as being Safety Sensitive, which requires all eligibles offered

employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires individuals

applying for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the

transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial

driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This

classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in

this class.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan