Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Operator I, Transportation Ops (Street Sweeper Operator) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7893
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $42,714.00 - 64,072.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $46,000.00 - 57,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/6/2024.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T), and motor vehicle report required. Drug test also required within 48 hours of offer.

CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Streets Department is looking for a Street Sweeper Operator to work the day shift on our Street Sweeping Crew. Our Sweeper Operators perform work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Departments including operating and maintaining street sweepers to clean City streets curb to curb; and performing snow and ice removal duties. This is a full-time, benefited position with an anticipated base salary range of $46,000-$57,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Operates and maintains equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, farm tractors, pavement marking & sign equipment, street sweeper, paving equipment, mowing or other vegetation management equipment, and other heavy equipment as needed.


• Patch broken or eroded pavement; remove debris from roadway.


• May construct and maintain pavement markings / signs, and signals and participate in traffic control activities.


• Perform snow removal and operate snow removal equipment.


• Input daily work data into a computer.


• Perform general building maintenance.


• May train and oversee other operators or hourly employees.


• Shift work and emergency responses activities may be required.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on call, overtime, and after hours as needed.


• Ability to read maps and blueprints.


• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment and/or vehicles.


• Basic computer and data entry skills.


• Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.


• Ability to successfully pass applicable Post Offer Employment Physical Test.


• Ability to perform basic math functions.


• Ability to adhere to safety requirements and identify safety concerns and improvements


• May require basic welding skills.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• 0-2 years related experience. Minimum age 18.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Class B Commercial Driver License Required. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that the individual(s) selected for this position must successfully pass a controlled substance test, as well as a DOT physical examination. Current City employees transferring from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position will be required to successfully pass these tests and the physical examination. May require Workzone Certification within a reasonable time frame from time of hire. May require IMSA Level I certification within a reasonable time frame from hire. May require Class A CDL for some assignments. May require commercial pesticide application license within a reasonable time frame from time of hire.

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Operator I, Transportation Ops
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF OFFER.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Streets Department is looking for a Street Sweeper Operator to work the day shift on our Street Sweeping Crew. Our Sweeper Operators perform work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Departments including operating and maintaining street sweepers to clean City streets curb to curb; and performing snow and ice removal duties. This is a full-time, benefited position with an anticipated base salary range of $46,000-$57,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Operates and maintains equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, farm tractors, pavement marking & sign equipment, street sweeper, paving equipment, mowing or other vegetation management equipment, and other heavy equipment as needed. Patch broken or eroded pavement; remove debris from roadway.May construct and maintain pavement markings / signs, and signals and participate in traffic control activities.Perform snow removal and operate snow removal equipment.Input daily work data into a computer.Perform general building maintenance.May train and oversee other operators or hourly employees.Shift work and emergency responses activities may be required.
Management Responsibilities

No

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