Refuse Collector I - City

Job Posting

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. A Refuse Collector I serves as a member of a refuse disposal crew, averaging two to four employees, and must follow specific safety regulations and operations procedures. Essential job functions include driving to retrieve refuse containers from a curb or other designated locations, emptying the contents into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and returning the containers to their previous location; operating a truck-mounted refuse compactor; gathering bulky waste, including tree limbs, boards, boxes; etc. and throwing the contents into a truck bed; identifying and explaining work schedules or procedures to citizens as required; assisting with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring; directing traffic when necessary; and performing related duties as required and assigned. Work products are subject to direct and continuous review by a working supervisor.