GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light or medium motorized equipment in the Street/Solid Waste Department; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this position operate street sweepers, chipper trucks, leaf trucks, bucket trucks, mowing tractors and other light and medium weight motorized equipment related with street maintenance and solid waste collection. The work is performed under the direction of the Training/Field Supervisor and is reviewed for results obtained and consistency with standard practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates sweeper truck, following a set route to maintain city streets free of litter and debris;

Operates leaf collection truck and leaf vacuum machine removing loose leaves from roads and curbs;

Operates chipper truck and chipper machine, removing limbs and branches from roads, curbs and right of ways;

Operates bucket truck in the trimming and removal of limbs, brush in City right of ways;

Operates tractors with mowers to cut vegetation along state routes as designated by Powell Bill;

Assists in cleaning and maintaining sidewalks and curbs including some repairs and patching potholes;

Repairs or replaces signs;

Assists with solid waste collection.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position involves very heavy work requiring the employee to exert over to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual acuity is required to operate trucks and machinery. An employee in this position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; subject to hazards including exposure to working mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals; and subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and vibrations. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of hazards and safety practices associated with the work; ability to operate light and medium duty vehicles and equipment including mowing tractors, chippers, etc.; knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing vehicular operation and safe driving practices; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other departments.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess or be able to obtain a minimum Class B North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within six months.