Residential Operator

City of Enid, OK - Enid, OK

Full-time

Enid, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position is responsible for providing quality of life to Enid residents through the efficient removal of waste refuse from residential locations as designated by established routes along city streets. The employee will drive trucks along established routes, serve as a lead worker for a crew of collectors, and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. The role includes operating specialized equipment and performing vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks along established routes defined by a pre-established boundary area of residential streets.
• Serve as lead worker; responsible for the oversight of one or two collectors to ensure compliance with the City of Enid procedures and safety policies.
• Periodically operate levers that compress collected refuse.
• Direct and assist collector in loading and unloading truck manually.
• Drive to disposal sites and assist collectors to empty trucks that have been filled.
• Communicate by radio with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, and other maintenance problems.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspection of vehicle.
• Clean, inspect, and service trucks and compactor bodies after routes have been completed.
• Keep records of mileage, hours, etc.
• Refer customer complaints or questions to Public Services and report problems to supervisor.
• Operate other specialized equipment to include clam shell, boom truck, and roll off truck as needed.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months previous truck or equipment driving experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL upon hire with an acceptable driving record.
• Completion of Solid Waste Defensive Driving (within one year).
• Knowledge of motor vehicles including air brakes and hydraulics.
• General comprehension of ordinances regulating refuse disposal.
• Ability to identify hazardous materials.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Intermediate ability to operate packer, front-end load, roll off, and boom trucks.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid CPR certification.

Benefits

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.