Job description

***YOU MUST APPLY ON THE CITY WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: www.brokenarrowok.gov***

Under general supervision, operates a refuse collection truck to collect and transport residential refuse and recyclables.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates and oversees the work activities of an assigned truck and crew.
• Assists in enforcing city, department, and division regulations.
• Drives sanitation trucks and loads refuse, trash, and brush.
• Rakes trash and brush into piles and loads into packer.
• Interacts with customers on the route about refuse service inquiries.
• Cleans sanitation truck after completing daily route.
• Performs routine maintenance on sanitation truck.
• Operates packing mechanism.
• Completes reports of daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert exceptionally strong physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 150 pounds). Must submit to drug screening and DOT physical.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the operation, repair, and maintenance of division vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of city geography and roadways.
• Skill in the operation of a refuse truck.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to operate mobile computers for route navigation and data entry purposes.
• Ability to operate and repair maintain heavy or complex machinery, such as refuse trucks and bulk loaders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.36 - $23.86 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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