CLASS TITLE: Solid Waste Operator
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Operates a variety of light and
medium equipment trucks and specialized equipment in the hauling of residential
and commercial refuse.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Operates a residential
and/or commercial truck to collect and transport solid waste to the appropriate
location.
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Washes and maintains sanitation vehicles; performs preventative maintenance on refuse vehicles including daily checks of fluid and adding fluid as required, drains air tanks on trucks; checks and replaces light bulbs as needed. Reports any deficiencies as found and sees that repairs are scheduled.
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Collects and completes daily route schedules;
reports all daily work to appropriate division staff member.
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Assembles, issues,
pulls and maintains City garbage carts as assigned.
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Reports damaged containers; performs preventative repairs and maintenance to trash carts.
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Maintains work area in
a clean and orderly fashion.
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Communicates with
customers on routes.
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Performs other work as necessary and or as
assigned.
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Must
report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Solid Waste Operator reports
directly to the Solid Waste Supervisor.
The Solid Waste Operator does not
have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High school
diploma or equivalent preferred but not required, with two (2) years of experience
as a refuse collector or driver of a heavy commercial vehicle desired.
Knowledge, Abilities and
Skills: Knowledge of geography and
street locations within the city of Muskogee desired. Must be able to maintain cooperative working
relationships with the general public including consumers and fellow
employees. Ability to work long and
sometimes irregular hours including infrequent evenings and weekends under
difficult outdoor conditions also required.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and maintain route
records. Must have knowledge of traffic
ordinances.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On
a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include constant
walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to eighty (80) pounds;
occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching,
handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and
climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential
tasks. Punctuality and reasonable
attendance is essential. Must submit
to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma CDL Class B.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel within city. Exposure to
wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions.
Notice: This
classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation
drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug
and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, the employee will be subject to drug and alcohol
testing. Marijuana is one of the
substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license
will not excuse the
employee from the testing
process or the
consequences of testing
positive for marijuana.
STARTING PAY: $14.20/hr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance,
vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Ability to
work long and sometimes irregular hours including infrequent evenings and
weekends.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, 301 South Cherokee
Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE THAT OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ALSO. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street. Applications can be returned to the same
address or by mail: City of Muskogee,
Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK 74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org. If you should have any questions, please call
the Human Resources Department at 918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the
address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
There is no deadline for applications for this position. It will be open until filled.
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