MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR (NON-CAREER) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4722385) Apply  MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR (NON-CAREER) Salary $22.95 - $31.08 Hourly Location City of Long Beach, CA Job Type Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal Job Number PW25-070 & PW25-071 Department Public Works - (UC) Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 11/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Department of Public Works is “to maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure and environment for the benefit of the public.” The Department’s core services are focused on providing for and maintaining safe and efficient infrastructure for the community, providing for sustainable environmental protection including water quality and waste collection and diversion, and safely and efficiently designing, constructing, delivering, protecting and maintaining services for public facilities and public rights-of-way. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Engineering, Environmental Services, Project Management, Public Service, and Transportation Project Management. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found atwww.longbeach.gov/pw. POSITION Under direction, employees performing the position operate a motor driven sweeper that cleans the City's streets in an assigned area. Operates motor-driven street sweeper for bicycle lanes. Dumps load of sweeping debris onto trucks or into containers. Uses radio to communicate route progress, and to coordinate progress with Parking Control Checkers and debris-receiving dump-truck drivers. Maintains sweepers by making minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; lubricates sweepers before each shift, and washes and services equipment after each shift. Checks sweeper with pre- and post - inspection checklist and reports in writing mechanical defects of equipment. May be assigned to special events, special collections, or other related duties as required. The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill four (4)open positions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Follows a prescribed route and operating procedure in cleaning streets and gutters. + Dumps loads of sweepings and posts lanterns to warn traffic. + Makes minor repairs and adjustments to brooms, chains elevating mechanism, conveyors, spray nozzles; washes and services equipment after each shift. + Reports unusual or hazardous street conditions observed. + Submits required information. + Performs other related duties. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE + A valid Class A or B California motor vehicle operator's license at the time of filing application(proof required)* + Three (3) years of paid experience, in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and/or mechanical or vacuum street sweepers. + Willingness to work various hours and/or shifts including weekends, holidays, overtime, or during emergencies, as required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and follow route instructions. *Required documents, such as a motor vehicle operator's permit, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS + Knowledge of the operating and maintenance requirements of motorized equipment such as a motor-driven street sweeper or related medium or heavy equipment. + Knowledge of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of motor sweepers on public roadways. + Able to use practical mechanics as related to the adjustment and minor repair of motor-driven street sweepers, and the more common hand tools used by equipment mechanics. + Ability to work without immediate supervision in the field and to prepare routine maintenance, mileage, time, and other records and reports. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 21, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit an application online with the following attachment: proof of California Class A or B Commercial License. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. Intentionally left blank -- This page is under review. 01 INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions? + Yes + No 02 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPlease indicate if you possess a valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver License. Proof of license is required. + Yes + No 03 Please indicate if you possess three (3) years of paid experience, in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and/or mechanical or vacuum street sweepers + Yes + No 04 Are you willing to work various hours and/or shifts including weekends, holidays, overtime, or during emergencies, as required? + Yes + No 05 Do you have the ability to safely operate heavy equipment and follow route instructions? + Yes + No 06 Do you possess experience with street sweeping equipment? + Yes + No 07 Please describe your experience operating heavy equipment and/or mechanical or vacuum street sweepers. Include the following in your response: 1) Job Title(s); 2) Name of Employer(s); 3) Paid hours worked; 4) Dates worked; 5) Job duties . If you do not have experience, indicate with "NONE" 08 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) copy of a valid California Class A or B Driver License in PDF format. Did you attach this document? + Yes + No 09 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below. Required Question Agency City of Long Beach Department Public Works - (UC) Address 411 W. 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