Sweeper Operator

The fundamental reason this position exists is to operate sweeper and flusher trucks.  Employees perform maintenance work on the vehicles following an internal checklist and operator’s guide.  Employees drive and operate the vehicles using the control panel with the purpose of cleaning and washing streets and parking areas.  Employees operate other large vehicles when on special assignment. The employee reports to the Refuse Collection Manager.

One (1) year of experience operating equipment such as road construction power brooms, open-body trucks, and street sweepers.  Experience with mechanical maintenance on large vehicles is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License Class A or Class B and insurable driving record to drive and operate equipment used for the maintenance of Montgomery city streets.  Must possess a Tanker Endorsement for the operation of the Flusher Truck.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Sanitation Department.  Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than five qualified applications are received, a test will be developed and used to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

This position is open only to City of Montgomery Sanitation employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.