Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs manual labor to assist with the collection of residential solid waste and recycling materials for the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Rides on the refuse collection vehicle to collect residential refuse/recycling/yard waste with non-automated trucks.
2. Assists with the delivery of polycarts and dumpsters to new residential and apartment complex customers. Picks up polycarts no longer in use.
3. Checks for damaged or abandoned garbage containers while on route.
4. Performs repairs and maintenance on containers/bins. Assembles new containers. Disassembles broken containers.
5. Receives and offloads containers shipments and reloads shipments being returned.
6. Safely operates assigned equipment. Ensures proper safety procedures and devices are available and used for traffic control as needed during collection activities.
7. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
8. Reports maintenance and/or repair needs which require mechanic assistance.
9. Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
10. Responds to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises supervisor(s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.
11. Cleans shop area, sweeps floors, replaces tools, maintains and repairs equipment and collects windblown refuse at the landfill and along roads.
12. Provides back up support and assistance to the department as needed.
13. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• High school diploma/equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Class B CDLOTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must obtain a Class B CDL within one (1) year of employment.


Miscellaneous Information

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 Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.


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