Refuse Collector I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $39,588 - $61,325 • Onsite

About The Position

The Refuse Collector I serves on a refuse disposal crew, typically consisting of two to four employees, in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Utilities Department for the City of Oklahoma City. The position works under the direction of an immediate supervisor, follows safety regulations and operating procedures, and receives direct and continuous review from a working supervisor. Required knowledge and skills can be acquired on the job.

The role involves retrieving refuse containers from curbs or other designated locations, emptying them into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and returning them to their original locations. It also includes operating truck-mounted refuse compactors; collecting bulky waste such as tree limbs, boards, and boxes; explaining schedules or procedures to citizens as needed; helping with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring; directing traffic when necessary; and performing related assigned duties. The position works outdoors in varied weather, near traffic and moving machinery, and may involve overtime and irregular hours. Local travel is required daily.

This is a safety-sensitive classification. The position may be underfilled as a Refuse Collector Trainee if the selected candidate does not have the required Class B Commercial Driver License; the employee must obtain or possess that license within 12 months of hire, promotion, transfer, or demotion for continued employment.

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 and hydraulic lifts.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL); if hired without one as a trainee, the employee must obtain or possess a valid Class B CDL within 12 months of hire, promotion, transfer, or demotion.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, or throw trash containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Physical stamina to exert oneself throughout the workday.
• Flexibility to bend, twist, and reach to handle containers and load their contents.
• Mobility to walk throughout the workday and balance to ride safely while standing on the back of a truck for short distances.
• Near and far vision, hearing, and speech sufficient to handle refuse, observe traffic, and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Successful completion of the job knowledge test with a score of at least 70 percent, eligibility for City employment, and meeting the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve refuse containers from curbs or other designated locations, empty their contents into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and return the containers to their previous locations.
• Operate truck-mounted refuse compactors and auxiliary refuse-truck mechanisms.
• Gather bulky waste, including tree limbs, boards, and boxes, and load it into a truck bed.
• Identify and explain work schedules or procedures to citizens as required.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring.
• Direct traffic when necessary.
• Follow applicable safety regulations and operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement.
• A comprehensive package supporting 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