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Home My WebLink AboutMWIII - Lead Street SweeperUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Maintenance Worker III – Lead Sweeper Operator Department: Public Works Division: Streets & Traﬃc Engineering Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traﬃc Engineering FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 11 Job Number: 1101 Job Summary Under general direction, operates a street sweeper as a primary duty. In charge of sweeper program and operates heavy equipment and serves as lead working in constructing, maintaining, and repairing streets. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Sweeps and ﬂushes streets. • Coordinates and monitors all sweeper program duties; assists in coordination of special sweeper events. • Performs periodic preventive maintenance on equipment and daily light maintenance on equipment. • Enters and tracks data and information into asset management system and reconciles purchase card statements. • Installs and fabricates street signs according to MUTCD Standards. • Performs safety checks on sweepers and other equipment. • Plans routes; supervises and inspects other sweepers, operators and routes. • Performs daily sweeper maintenance such as grease, ﬁll water, ﬁlters changes and brooms. • Builds and repairs bridge railings, wing walls and catch basins. • Removes concrete from streets and replaces subbase and sets forms; pours and ﬁnishes concrete. • Relays hot asphalt to City streets for maintenance activities; repairs asphalt streets; constructs and repairs sidewalks. • Operates heavy equipment including end loader, tractors, motor grader, rollers, backhoe, and dump trucks. • Assists in removing snow, ice and leaves from roadways. • Assists in road oiling and chipping, cutting of trees and brush. • Removes trees and brush from bridge piers, creek banks and along roadsides. • Cleans and maintains equipment used in street repairs and construction. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Assists in training, delegating and monitoring the work activities of employees involved in street repairs, as assigned. • Determines materials and staﬃng appropriate for assigned job; orders materials. • Manages and adheres to work zone safety areas and rules. • Performs on-call duties. • Designs and fabricates new equipment to accomplish tasks. • Participates in preparation for special events such as road races, parades and block parties. • Works with outside contractors on any City project like storm clean-up. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in street maintenance, construction, street sweeping, equipment maintenance, or related. • Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to eﬀectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to prepare written work records. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in maintenance and construction activities and knowledge of occupational hazards and proper precautions. • Knowledge of use and care of a variety of hand tools and equipment. • Skill in sweeper operations and machinery maintenance. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to ﬁnger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Speciﬁc vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________