Streetsweeper Operator

721916 · Medium

Operates plant to clean streets and gutters of litter and debris.

Drives sweeper over streets and gutters collecting litter and other debris; maintains equipment.

Sedentary to medium physical work demand
Climbs up steps to enter and to exit vehicle cab.
Sits in vehicle operating cab constantly.
Driving is frequently to constantly required.
Uses upper limbs and body to stretch down and across to operate controls.
Twists body or neck when reversing vehicles or observing result of work.
Significant contact with water or skin irritants does not occur.
Lifting or carrying may be required occasionally but is not a significant component of this job.
Frequent repetitive hand, arm and leg/foot movements and pushing/pulling are required for operation of controls.
Squatting, crouching, kneeling and bending movements may be occasionally required for machine maintenance.
Use of hand tools or equipment is occasionally required for machine maintenance and physical removal of rubbish and other debris.
Mental skills necessary include machine operation, practical and technical skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence

Licence / registration Licence/registration required

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Class 1 (or higher) driver licence is a core requirement to operate the street sweeper.

A Class 1 (full) Driver Licence will be required to operate road sweepers of not more than 6, 000kg Gross Laden Weight (GLW). Most employers will prefer a Class 2 (full) Driver Licence enabling the operator to drive a sweeper of up to 18, 000kg (GLW). Some employers may require a Class 4 (full) Driver Licence enabling the operator to drive a sweeper of over 18, 000kg (GLW).