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Home My WebLink AboutMWIII - Lead Street SweeperUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker III – Lead Sweeper Operator Department: Public Works Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traffic Engineering FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 11 Job Number: 1101 Job Summary Under general direc�on, operates a street sweeper as a primary duty. In charge of sweeper program and operates heavy equipment and serves as lead working in construc�ng, maintaining, and repairing streets. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Sweeps and flushes streets. • Coordinates and monitors all sweeper program du�es; assists in coordina�on of special sweeper events. • Performs periodic preven�ve maintenance on equipment and daily light maintenance on equipment. • Enters and tracks data and informa�on into asset management system and reconciles purchase card statements. • Installs and fabricates street signs according to MUTCD Standards. • Performs safety checks on sweepers and other equipment. • Plans routes; supervises and inspects other sweepers, operators and routes. • Performs daily sweeper maintenance such as grease, fill water, filters changes and brooms. • Builds and repairs bridge railings, wing walls and catch basins. • Removes concrete from streets and replaces subbase and sets forms; pours and finishes concrete. • Relays hot asphalt to City streets for maintenance ac�vi�es; repairs asphalt streets; constructs and repairs sidewalks. • Operates heavy equipment including end loader, tractors, motor grader, rollers, backhoe, and dump trucks. • Assists in removing snow, ice and leaves from roadways. • Assists in road oiling and chipping, cu�ng of trees and brush. • Removes trees and brush from bridge piers, creek banks and along roadsides. • Cleans and maintains equipment used in street repairs and construc�on. Updated: March 2024 • Assists in training, delega�ng and monitoring the work ac�vi�es of employees involved in street repairs, as assigned. • Determines materials and staffing appropriate for assigned job; orders materials. • Manages and adheres to work zone safety areas and rules. • Performs on-call du�es. • Designs and fabricates new equipment to accomplish tasks. • Par�cipates in prepara�on for special events such as road races, parades and block par�es. • Works with outside contractors on any City project like storm clean-up. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in street maintenance, construction, street sweeping, equipment maintenance, or related. • Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to effec�vely present informa�on in one-on-one and small group situa�ons to customers and other employees of the organiza�on. • Ability to follow oral and writen instruc�ons. • Ability to prepare writen work records. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in maintenance and construc�on ac�vi�es and knowledge of occupa�onal hazards and proper precau�ons. • Knowledge of use and care of a variety of hand tools and equipment. • Skill in sweeper opera�ons and machinery maintenance. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently li� and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abili�es required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth percep�on and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: March 2024 Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________