Commercial Operator

Job Title : Refuse And Recyclable Material Collector

Positions Supervised : None

Position Reports To : Solid Waste Supervisor, Solid Waste Foreman

Bls Comparable : 53-7081, Refuse And Recyclable Material Collectors; 53-3032, Truck Drivers, Heavy

Leadership : Serves as lead worker for vehicle crew and provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

Conditions Of Employment :

• 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.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant's safety performance history within the previous three years. This includes general employment, accident, and drug / alcohol information.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant's driving history.
• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL without an airbrake restriction and with an acceptable driving record.

Position Purpose : To provide quality of life to Enid residents through the efficient removal of waste refuse from commercial locations as designated by established stops.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties :

Performance Measurements :

Qualifications :

Education / Experience : High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One-year previous truck or equipment driving experience is preferred.

Certificates / Licenses : Valid Oklahoma Class B CDL without air brake restriction on hire. Completion of Solid Waste Defensive Driving (within one year).

Required Knowledge :

Mechanical : Knowledge of motor vehicles including air brakes and hydraulics.

Specialized : General comprehension of ordinances regulating refuse disposal. General working knowledge of city streets.

Skills / Abilities :

Physical & Mental Activities And Requirements Of This Position :

Finger Dexterity : Manual dexterity sufficient to reach / handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Visual Abilities : Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus and judge distances.

Physical Strength : Pdc Level : Heavy Employee lifts / carries 50 lbs. occasionally (less than 33% of the time or over 1-100 times a day). Requires a pull exertion of force of 90 lbs. Ability to ascend / descend 18" step. Prolonged sitting while operating vehicle.

Language / Comprehension : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to determine locations on a city map.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematics Ability : Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, multiplying and dividing with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight or distance measurement.

Work Schedule / Hours : Variable 4 : 30a.m. until route completion Routes worked 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Overtime, weekend work, and most holidays. Attendance at safety meetings. Other Variable lunch break in coordination with co-workers and route locations.

Work Conditions : Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle with periodic exposure to weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, wind, etc.) and extremes in temperature.

Noise Level : Loud. Hearing protection as required.

Other Work Conditions : Danger of overhead electrical line contact. Work near moving mechanical parts. Work in high volume traffic areas. Work on uneven surfaces. Exposure to noxious odors, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

Advancement Criteria :

Intermediate 4-6 years related work experience. Ability to operate roll-off truck on a routine basis. Ability to work numerous residential / commercial routes. Advanced ability to operate commercial trucks. including front loaders, boom truck, etc. boom truck, roll-off, and front loaders. Ability to fill in for foreman for short period of time. Valid CPR certification.

Advanced 7+ years related work experience. Ability to work all routes, commercial & residential. Class B CDL. Expert operation of all residential and commercial vehicles, Ability to fill in for foreman for an extended period of time. Ability to provide periodic management support. Ability to train drivers.