Solid Waste Collector or Driver/Collector

City of Sand Springs•Sand Springs, OK

36d

About The Position

Involved in the collection of refuse on designated route within municipality and dumps refuse from containers onto truck. May drive truck; drivers are also collectors. May operate hoisting device to raise refuse bin and dump contents into opening in enclosed truck body. Assists with disposal of refuse at landfill. Cleans, sanitizes and performs routine maintenance checks on vehicles. May assist in the repair and maintenance of residential and commercial dumpsters.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED Transcript
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for six or more months
Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of hire a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) issued by the State of Oklahoma
Knowledge of safety rules and guidelines
Knowledge of city geography and roadways
Skill in the collection of residential refuse
Skill in interpersonal relations

Responsibilities

Loads refuse, trash, and brush into a refuse collection truck
Clears debris from collection sites
Rakes trash and brush into piles and loads into packer
Cleans sanitation truck after completing daily route
Assists with routine maintenance on sanitation truck
Operates packing mechanism
Performs vehicle maintenance and upkeep
Operates vehicle and ensures routes are adhered to
Removes debris from bull pens and collection sites
Removes items cleared from roadways and set in public easements
Assists with right of way clearing to include vegetation upkeep
Maintains Grounds keeping for Spring Lake Campus
Completes reports of daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments as required.

Benefits

11 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick leave days per year
10 paid vacation leave days per year (increases with years of service - up to 20 days)
2 fitness facilities for employees
Pension plan
Longevity Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Short/Long Term Disability
Basic Life & AD&D
Employee-Only Dental (Employer pays a portion of Dental Family)
3 Healthcare Plans - Employer pays 75% of the base plan premium or the base plan equivalent for the other tiers
Case Community Center membership
Discounted fishing pass at Shell Lake
Discounted golf at Canyons at Blackjack Ridge
Utility discount for employees who live within the Sand Springs water district.
Additional voluntary insurance options available