Job Description
Are you looking for a stable career that doesn’t require a college degree ?
Do you want to learn new skills and earn a great salary?
Do you like working independently during quiet morning hours?
We seek individuals who take pride in public service and seek long-term employment, work-life balance, and opportunities to grow and learn.
We will train you!
POSITION Street Sweeper
DEPARTMENT Water Resources
REPORTS TO Water Resources Operations Manager
FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt, Full-time
SCHEDULE Monday through Friday 3:00AM – 11:30AM
PAY RATE $18.14 - $24.21/hour dependent on experience
POSITION SUMMARY: This work involves safe and efficient operation, servicing, and light maintenance of street sweeping equipment used in municipal public works operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions may include the customary duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, the information below is not an exhaustive list of duties and instead serves as a representative sample of the expectations of the position.
- Safely operate assigned equipment (primarily the vacuum street sweeper vehicle and equipment) in accordance with accepted construction equipment operation and practices; adapt operating techniques in response to weather and road conditions.
- Follow assigned route in the cleaning and sweeping of the borough streets while ensuring safety of all people and property at all times.
- May be trained to occasionally operate other light- to heavy-sized construction and maintenance equipment used in municipal public works operations such as: backhoe; front-end loader; tandem rollers or street paver; trailers for hauling materials and equipment; grader for street construction; trucks for snow plowing operations; snow blower; and composting equipment.
- Respond to emergency situations in all types of weather conditions; may be required to participate in the established call-out rotation with other field operations staff to assist during snow and ice events.
- Perform related work, cross-train coworkers, assist other departments, and perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid PA Driver’s License (no CDL necessary) or equivalent, with no major driving violations.
- Basic mechanical skills such as use of hand tools to perform vehicle maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALITIES: Theideal candidate should possess the following:
- Present a positive image and attitude on a daily basis.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, contractors, and fellow employees.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic mechanical skills; use of hand tools; and/or basic vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently; knowledge of the capability, limitation, and hazard of operating assigned equipment; ability to use judgment in assessing the safety of equipment operation relating to activities of others.
- Ability to assume responsibility for the economic operation of equipment and to report operating problems to supervisor or crew leader as soon as possible.
- Knowledge of snow and ice control operations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and carefully.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described
below are representative of those required for the position.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Drive and operate equipment for long periods of time to efficiently accomplish tasks within the allotted shift.
- Walking, standing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and up to 50 pounds.
- Use hands to handle, grasp, and write.
- See and communicate effectively.
- Use body to work, move or carry objects or materials.
The job description is also on our website:
For questions or to submit your resume and cover letter:
Contact: Kimberly Achey, HR Coordinator
Email: apply@carlislepa.org or Call: 717-258-0137
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.41 - $24.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carlisle, PA 17013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carlisle, PA 17013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Immediate start, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,