Refuse Equipment Operator - City

Job Posting

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Big Blue Collections Section of 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. Refuse Equipment Operator is a licensed, heavy-equipment driver primarily responsible for operating specialized heavy trucks and equipment for collection, transportation, and maintenance activities and/or projects. The skills, knowledge, and abilities required for full performance must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Incumbents must possess all necessary licenses and certifications prior to operating the assigned equipment and must successfully complete departmental training programs designed to enhance basic equipment operation, maintenance, and safety skills. Essential job functions include: driving and/or operating heavy trucks, such as automated or semi-automated side loaders, packer trucks, boom/grapple trucks, dump trucks, and tandem trucks, with related attachments; transporting refuse and bulky waste materials to disposal or collection sites according to daily work assignments; completing work assignments according to instructions from a supervisor; following established safety rules and regulations; reporting accidents, equipment break-downs, and/or unsafe conditions to a supervisor as required; performing routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; completing routine forms and reports; and performing related duties as required and assigned. The incumbent may work independently or in conjunction with other workers. Due to equipment malfunctions, limited worker availability, or adverse weather conditions, a Refuse Equipment Operator may be expected to perform crew or maintenance-type tasks. Work instructions are received verbally and in writing, with work reviewed through inspection and written reports.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

An eligibility list will be established from this posting consisting of applicants who receive a score of 70 percent or better. Multiple selection procedures may be utilized; a minimum of 70 percent or better will be required on each; and the results of multiple selection procedures will be equally weighted. The eligibility list will be in effect for 90 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history).