Equipment Operator

"Your Community Needs You" - "Begin Your Journey as a Block By Block Cleaning Ambassador Today!"Pay Rate: $20.00/hourly Job Summary: The Machine Operator circulates through the district and civic spaces, utilizing an ATLV or riding a litter vacuum, sweeping up trash, litter, leaves, and power washing sidewalks and other public space items. This work will usually be conducted by a team towing a large power washing unit and/or driving a large sweeper and will generally take place early in the morning. Essential Functions : Circulates through assigned work zone in the district or civic spaces, completing manual and /or mechanical cleaning of needed items/spaces. Operates a large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks, plazas, street furniture, or any other areas in need of cleaning. Operates an ATLV or litter vacuum to sweep up litter, debris, leaves, etc. Operates utility vehicles, gators, and golf carts to collect debris, water flowers, and traverse the service area. Follows all safety protocols to safeguard equipment, vehicles, and pedestrians while operating equipment. Troubleshoots and provides basic daily maintenance such as cleaning filters, emptying hoppers, etc. Reports issues to the supervisor immediately. Watches for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and reports to Operations Manager via observation and report through two-way radios. Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers. Seeks to actively engage or acknowledge pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identifies visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information, or recommendations. Provides written reports via the SMART system of broken infrastructure, graffiti, and provides a basic daily report of inspections, accomplishments, and tasks completed. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to provide directions, information, and recommendations, interact with the public, and create basic reports. Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. We are proud to offer the following benefits: INSURANCE: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident. PAID TIME OFF : Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO ( Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements ), Paid Leave ( only where required by law ), Holidays ( only where required by contract agreement ), Floating Holidays ( only where required by contract agreement) , Birthday Pay ( eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA ), Jury Duty ( only where required by law ). OTHER: 401K Retirement Savings Plan HOLIDAYS: 8 paid VACATION: One week after one year of employment 401K: Eligible after one month of service BIRTHDAY PAY: After one year of service Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2026-01-01