JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE:                    EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT:            STREET/SANITATION

FLSA STATUS:             NON-EXEMPT

JOB GRADE:                6

The incumbent under general supervision may operate street sweeper as well as bulldozer, dump truck, backhoe and other comparable heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of all city streets.  Experience in the operation of a commercial street sweeper a plus.  Other duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Operate all street department heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair and maintenance of all streets.
• Assist in preparing sub-grade street patching.
• Assists in cleaning city ditches to ensure proper drainage and the installation of culverts to insure proper drainage.
• Assists other street department employees in a variety of tasks including construction and maintenance of storm sewers, opening ditches, cleaning right of way and loading trucks.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Individual must a have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class B CDL.  Individual must have knowledge in the operation of general heavy equipment. Individual must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public and to follow instructions. Individual must have ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds and willing to work in all types of weather conditions.  Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens may occur if adherences to safety procedures are not followed.  Individual may be required to be called into work on short notice.

For consideration, please send resumes to Jane Stanford, Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Post: 12/22/20

Human Resources
City of Osceola
P.O. Box 443
Osceola, Arkansas, 72370

or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.