HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWIII - 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.
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• 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.
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• 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
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