Street Sweeper Operator

The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department is currently looking for skilled individuals to join the Operations & Maintenance Division! The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated Street Sweeper Operator with hands-on experience operating street sweeping vehicles, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in public areas. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of equipment maintenance, follow safety protocols rigorously, and be reliable, detail-oriented, and adaptable to varying work conditions. The role requires some public interaction, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative. If you are committed to public service, take pride in maintaining clean and safe streets, and thrive in a position that combines equipment operation, safety, and community service, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the City of Elk Grove Public Works team.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Filing Deadline:                            September 7, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Oral Board Interviews:               September 22, 2026 (virtual)

Selection Interviews:                September 29, 2026 (in person)

Community Profile

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year. 

• Safely operates and maneuvers a motorized street sweeper along commercial and residential City streets according to established routes and schedules.
• Removes debris, road hazards, and other objects from streets, as necessary, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the street sweeper; observes and reports any maintenance needs to supervisor, including but not limited to damaged streets, gutters, sidewalks, and/or overgrown trees and bushes.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; inspects sweeper and auxiliary equipment for safety and mechanical defects; checks fuel, fluid levels, air pressure, lights, alarms, cameras, tires, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs on motorized street sweeper and auxiliary equipment such as greasing, repairing leaks, tightening bolts, hoses and belts, changing the sweeper curtains, and related maintenance duties; orders parts and coordinates major repairs with supervisor and/or repair shops, as necessary.
• Cleans sweeper, unloads, and dumps street sweeper hopper contents daily in designated dumpsites; and clears dumpsite pit of material and debris dumped from sweeper on a monthly basis, or as needed.
• Creates and maintains scheduled sweeping routes; cross-references scheduled sweeping routes with trash and recycling collection schedules to avoid service interference.
• Maintains records and reports on all activities, including recording assigned routes, preparing reports of hazardous areas, reporting operating deficiencies of equipment, and recording street sweeper maintenance.
• Operates a variety of equipment, hand, and power tools and performs general maintenance, repair, and construction duties on public works systems, facilities, infrastructure, grounds, and equipment as needed.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public or escalates to higher level staff as necessary.
• Responds to emergency clean-ups including spills; performs special sweeps as necessary.
• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned including performing assignments in repair and maintenance of City Street signs, road markings, and striping and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks; operates a combination vacuum truck to clean drains as assigned.
• Maintains public facilities which may include shop and garage areas, storage sites and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Performs inventory control of maintenance equipment, parts, and materials; assists in purchasing of supplies needed to maintain adequate inventory.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the public and City workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of operation, maintenance, adjustments, and limitations of street sweeping equipment; including servicing, basic preventive maintenance, and basic repair of assigned equipment.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, traffic medians, storm water and drainage systems, and other City facilities and landscaped areas.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• Occupational hazards and safety standards related to conducting maintenance and repair work, including driving rules and practices and the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, contractors, and City staff.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration. 
• The structure and content of the English language at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties assigned.

• Operate a motorized street sweeper, light and medium-sized motorized equipment, and other specialized public works equipment and tools skillfully and safely, including preventative maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment.
• Read and understand street maps; plan and route assigned area for efficient sweeping.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine materials, supplies, and/or parts required for repair.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed. 
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of streets, traffic signs and markings, sidewalks, traffic medians, storm water and drainage systems, and other City facilities, infrastructures, and landscaped areas.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies. 
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license at the time of application submission.