Refuse Collector I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3h • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Solid Waste Management Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. A Refuse Collector I serves as a member of a refuse disposal crew, averaging two to four employees, and must follow specific safety regulations and operations procedures. The required knowledge and skills can be acquired on the job. Essential job functions include: driving to retrieve refuse containers from a curb or other designated locations, emptying the contents into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and returning the containers to their previous location; operating a truck-mounted refuse compactor; gathering bulky waste, including tree limbs, boards, boxes; etc. and throwing the contents into a truck bed; identifying and explaining work schedules or procedures to citizens as required; assisting with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring; directing traffic when necessary; and performing related duties as required and assigned. Work products are subject to direct and continuous review by a working supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability and willingness to work under close supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate auxiliary mechanisms on refuse trucks, including refuse compactors, hydraulic lifts, etc.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Nice To Haves

• The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

Responsibilities

• Driving to retrieve refuse containers from a curb or other designated locations, emptying the contents into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and returning the containers to their previous location
• Operating a truck-mounted refuse compactor
• Gathering bulky waste, including tree limbs, boards, boxes; etc. and throwing the contents into a truck bed
• Identifying and explaining work schedules or procedures to citizens as required
• Assisting with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring
• Directing traffic when necessary
• Performing related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed