Commercial Operator

City of Enid•Enid, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Operator provides quality of life to Enid residents through efficient removal of refuse from designated commercial stops. The role drives collection vehicles on frequently changing routes, follows customer pickup requirements, operates refuse-handling equipment, and transports collected waste to disposal sites. The operator may work alone or oversee one collector, ensuring compliance with City procedures and safety policies. The position also involves inspecting and maintaining vehicles and dumpsters, recording route and equipment information, communicating with dispatch, and responding to minor customer concerns. Work is performed outdoors in an enclosed vehicle, with periodic exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noise, traffic, moving mechanical parts, overhead electrical hazards, uneven surfaces, odors, airborne particles, and chemicals. The schedule is variable, beginning at 4:30 a.m. and continuing until route completion, five days a week Monday through Friday, with overtime, weekend work, most holidays, and safety meetings. The position reports to the Solid Waste Supervisor and Solid Waste Foreman, and serves as a lead worker for the vehicle crew. A valid Oklahoma Class B CDL without an airbrake restriction is required upon hire. Employment is subject to pre-employment screening and examination, background and driving-history checks, and applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing. A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of truck or equipment driving experience are preferred. Solid Waste Defensive Driving must be completed within one year.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL without an airbrake restriction upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Comply with DOT regulations, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Complete Solid Waste Defensive Driving within one year.
Know motor vehicles, including air brakes and hydraulics.
Have a general understanding of ordinances regulating refuse disposal and working knowledge of city streets.
Be able to identify hazardous materials, work independently, and maneuver trucks in tight spaces.
Be able to operate packer, front-end loader, roll-off, and boom trucks and other sanitation equipment as needed.
Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to assist and support others.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to handle items and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Have normal vision, with or without corrective lenses, including distance, color, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus and judge distances.
Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally, exert a 90-pound pull, ascend and descend an 18-inch step, and sit for prolonged periods while operating a vehicle.
Be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and identify locations on a city map.
Be able to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Be able to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, using money and weight or distance measurements.
Undergo post-offer pre-employment drug screening, physical examination and medical-history check, and criminal background check.
Undergo investigation of employment and safety performance history for the previous three years and a motor vehicle report covering the previous three years.
Be available for a variable schedule starting at 4:30 a.m. until route completion, Monday through Friday, with overtime, weekend work, most holidays, and safety meetings.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous truck or equipment driving experience.
For advancement to Intermediate: 4–6 years of related experience; routine roll-off operation; ability to work numerous residential and commercial routes; advanced operation of commercial trucks, including front loaders and boom trucks; ability to fill in for a foreman briefly; and valid CPR certification.
For advancement to Advanced: 7 or more years of related experience; ability to work all residential and commercial routes; expert operation of residential and commercial vehicles; ability to fill in for a foreman for an extended period, provide periodic management support, and train drivers.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks along changing commercial routes and memorize stops, routes, and pickup frequencies.
Follow customer-specific pickup requirements and maneuver trucks in tight or limited spaces.
Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices and refuse compression levers.
Work independently or oversee a collector to ensure compliance with City procedures and safety policies, and prompt reporting of incidents.
Drive filled trucks to disposal sites and use a shovel to clear debris behind the blade.
Assess dumpster loading and determine safe disposal to prevent vehicle damage, injury, or spillage.
Monitor overhead power lines, buildings, and other hazards during loader operations.
Safeguard customer keys, open gates, and clear snow or ice that prevents gate access.
Periodically operate specialized equipment, including clam shell, boom, and roll-off trucks; connect and disconnect roll-off hoses and electrical connections.
Inspect dumpsters, report their condition, and request welding for minor repairs.
Direct and assist collectors with mechanized loading and unloading.
Communicate with dispatch by radio about delays, unsafe sites, accidents, breakdowns, and maintenance problems.
Perform pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections; check oil, grease mechanisms, and wash and fuel the vehicle.
Climb ladders to clean, inspect, and service trucks and compactor bodies after routes.
Complete reports for defective equipment or vehicle damage and maintain records of stops, blocked or damaged dumpsters, mileage, and hours.
Communicate with commercial customers and business owners about minor concerns; refer complaints or questions to Public Services and report problems to a supervisor.
Provide assistance to other departments as needed and perform other assigned duties.
Serve as a lead worker by motivating and supporting the vehicle crew, building teamwork, and providing feedback.
Attend safety meetings.