FT - Refuse Operator - Operations - Refuse Division

Ogden City Corporation • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refuse Operator works in the Public Services Department’s Refuse Division, operating refuse collection vehicles throughout the city and collecting refuse and recycling. The position operates and maintains vehicles and other department equipment, completes route and maintenance reports, and performs related work at the compost facility. The employee receives general supervision from the Sanitation Supervisor and technical and functional supervision from the Refuse Crew Leader - Operations.

The role also supports construction and maintenance work, traffic control, snow removal and ice control, recycling education, public inquiries, and emergency or contingency operations. Employees must be available for overtime and recall, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. The work is primarily outdoors in a refuse environment and involves heavy physical labor and exposure to a range of weather, equipment, and workplace hazards.

Requirements

• At least two years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah Class A CDL within 150 days.
• Complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within one year of hire.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of refuse and recycling collection and disposal methods, basic equipment maintenance and repair, general construction and maintenance methods, equipment operating characteristics, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and manual tasks for extended periods, including in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain the physical condition, visual abilities, and audio-visual perception needed to perform assigned duties and operate equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, interact and communicate effectively, and comply with city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.
• Availability for overtime, emergency response at any hour, recall, and additional shifts as needed, including shifts of 12 hours or longer in emergencies, weekends, and holidays.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience operating automated refuse collection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate refuse collection vehicles throughout the city and collect refuse and recycling.
• Operate department equipment as needed, including loaders, screeners, skid steers, log splitters, chainsaws, and equipment used at the compost facility.
• Operate truck hydraulic systems and controls to complete daily duties.
• Perform daily truck maintenance and repairs, including greasing and lubricating moving parts and checking or replacing fluids.
• Clean the assigned vehicle after completing its route and returning to a storage facility.
• Complete maintenance and route reports.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment, including refuse trucks, salt/sand spreaders, snowplows, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compressors, jackhammers, grinders, screens, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and chainsaws.
• Maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
• Direct and control traffic around work sites and use appropriate safety precautions.
• Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information, and resolve complaints efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties and respond to snow, ice, emergency, and other contingency operations when recalled.
• Participate in and enforce recycling education.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities and take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Work as part of a team, communicate with coworkers and supervisors, and communicate in person with the public during office hours.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Language pay
• Longevity pay
• Holidays
• Sick, vacation, and comp time leave
• Medical and dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee loan program for computer, bike, and exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED