Refuse Equipment Operator - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Refuse Equipment Operator within the Big Blue Collections Section of the Solid Waste Management Division of the Utilities Department. The role is responsible for operating specialized heavy trucks and equipment for collection, transportation, and maintenance activities. Incumbents must possess necessary licenses and certifications, and complete departmental training. Essential functions include driving and operating various heavy trucks (side loaders, packer trucks, boom/grapple trucks, dump trucks, tandem trucks), transporting waste materials, performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance, and completing forms and reports. Operators may also perform crew or maintenance tasks due to equipment malfunctions, worker availability, or weather conditions. Work is reviewed through inspection and written reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the assigned equipment types and functions.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate gauges, controls, pedals, levers, and switches found on the equipment used.
• Skill in driving/operating assigned equipment safely.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) (without air brake restriction).

Responsibilities

• Driving and/or operating heavy trucks, such as automated or semi-automated side loaders, packer trucks, boom/grapple trucks, dump trucks, and tandem trucks, with related attachments.
• Transporting refuse and bulky waste materials to disposal or collection sites according to daily work assignments.
• Completing work assignments according to instructions from a supervisor.
• Following established safety rules and regulations.
• Reporting accidents, equipment break-downs, and/or unsafe conditions to a supervisor as required.
• Performing routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Completing routine forms and reports.
• Performing related duties as required and assigned.
• Performing crew or maintenance-type tasks due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed