Sanitation Equipment Operator-Street Sweeper; Storm Water

Position: Sanitation Equipment Operator-Street Sweeper (Storm Water)
Salary: $36,878.40 - $51,272.00 Annually
Location : Kinston, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 01421
Department: Public Services
Division: Storm Water
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Closing Date: 3/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description
Performs semiskilled work operating street sweeper on assigned routes and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned Crew Supervisor and Street Superintendent.

Essential Functions
Operating medium to heavy equipment in a variety of public services construction, maintenance and repair projects; performing minor maintenance on assigned equipment.

The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Drives street sweeper over prescribed routes.

Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.

Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment; cleans and washes equipment on a periodic basis.

Conducts safety checks prior to operating equipment.

Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment; general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.; general knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment; skill in the operation of automotive equipment; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive equipment;

mechanical aptitude; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with associates.

Education and Experience

Eighth grade education or greater and moderate experience in the operation of motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina. May require possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina
Physical Demands
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work requires reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally requires speaking or hearing, and repetitive motion; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; operating machine and observing general surroundings and activities;

work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to vibrations; work is generally n a very loud noise location.
All full-time regular employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes, vacation, and sick leave and twelve holidays. Also available are medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For an overview of the City of Kinston's benefits package offered please : .