Refuse Equipment Operator - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $43,347 - $67,004 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Big Blue Collections Section of 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. Refuse Equipment Operator is a licensed, heavy-equipment driver primarily responsible for operating specialized heavy trucks and equipment for collection, transportation, and maintenance activities and/or projects. The skills, knowledge, and abilities required for full performance must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Incumbents must possess all necessary licenses and certifications prior to operating the assigned equipment and must successfully complete departmental training programs designed to enhance basic equipment operation, maintenance, and safety skills. Essential job functions include: 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; and performing related duties as required and assigned. The incumbent may work independently or in conjunction with other workers. Due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions, a Refuse Equipment Operator may be expected to perform crew or maintenance-type tasks. Work instructions are received verbally and in writing, with work 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.
• Skill in operating an automated side-load refuse collection vehicle.
• 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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed