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City of Tuscaloosa powered by NEOGOV ® Sweeper/Flusher Truck Operator APPLY  Salary $48,661.41 Annually Location Tuscaloosa, AL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 940006 Department

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Opening Date 03/21/2025 Closing Date 3/27/2025 5:00 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS Summary The purpose of this classification is to operate a sweeper/flusher truck along with other motorized equipment of heavy weight and complexity for Infrastructure & Public Services and to perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of related city grounds, roads, and systems. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. Operates and maintains equipment of heavy to medium size, weight, and difficulty, specifically a sweeper or flusher truck, but may also include a highlift or other equipment to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically: greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires, brooms, blades, and rubber slats. Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, drainage systems, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, and grounds. Sweeps streets, cuts grass, picks up, removes and/or hauls trash, garbage and other debris, and removes trees and tree limbs. Shovels and hauls road mix, rock, and dirt; cleans gutters, drainage ditches, and right-of-ways. Pulls hose to fill trucks assigned to road spills. Cuts right-of-ways and maintains roads and sidewalks; unstops storm drains. Flags traffic, places/retrieves signage and barricades, and loads/unloads trucks. Must be able to read and interpret maps to find address locations and asset location. Must be able to use GIS to determine asset attributes and functionality Uses computer to receive, input and complete work orders in the City's work order management software. Directs work of assigned staff members. Prepares and/or receives forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service. Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals. Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Operates a variety of other vehicles and equipment as assigned. Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department. Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities. Must meet regular attendance requirements. Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, and managers. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; one year of experience in medium to heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must possess and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or Class B with appropriate tanker endorsement depending on position. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens. Minimum Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools which may include a boom truck, bucket truck, backhoe, sweeper, highlift, sidearm mower, sewer truck, rod truck, jet/vacuum truck, fuel truck, sanitation truck, knuckleboom truck, flusher truck, slope mower, or dump truck, chain saw, two-way radio, mechanics tools. Physical demand requirements for some positions within this classification may at times be at levels of those for heavy work.

DATA COMPREHENSION

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include work orders, maps, and operational manuals.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

May require ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. May require ability to speak with others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE

Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively basic mechanical and operational principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

VERBAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and determine time and weight.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment that may include standard measuring devices.

MOTOR COORDINATION

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using medium to heavy equipment and to operate a motor vehicle.

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, medium to heavy equipment, motor vehicles, control knobs, switches, mechanics tools, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DIFFERENTIATION

May require the ability to discern color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT

Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear. Employer City of Tuscaloosa Address 2201 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401 Phone 205-248-5230 Website http://www.tuscaloosa.com

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