MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, August 12, 2025 through 4:30 pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
Current vacancies are in the Public Works Departments. The Harbor Department also uses this classification.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, operates motor-driven street sweepers on assigned routes, which include streets, alleys, parking lots, and other paved surfaces; reads and follows route sheets and follows operating procedures for street sweepers; uses a radio to communicate route progress, and to coordinate progress with Parking Control Checkers and debris-receiving dump-truck drivers; may remove debris that impedes the progress of street sweeping vehicles and/or equipment; dumps loads of sweeping debris onto trucks or into containers; maintains sweepers by making minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections: including checking fluid levels, tire pressures, lights, and windshield wipers; lubricates sweepers before each shift, and washes and services equipment after each shift; reports unusual or hazardous conditions; may operate debris-receiving vehicles and debris-handling equipment as necessary; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet the requirements below:

• A current valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license (proof required)*
  
• Three (3) years of paid full-time equivalent experience, in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and/or mechanical or vacuum street sweepers.
  

A valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator’s license is required at the time of the selection interview.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, 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. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and follow route instructions;
• Comprehend and interpret complex written information.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. May work a rotating shift and/or a 10-hour day/4-day a week schedule.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with street sweeping equipment is desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application.......................................................Qualifying

Written Exam.............................................................................................................40%

Performance Exam............................... ..................................................................60%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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 visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/26/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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