Refuse Collector I - City

$18.77 - $29.08 Hourly

Note : The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and / or the City’s step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order : major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees.

Part-time / year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time / year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.

Important Application Information : Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked.

Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history / information listed on the application / resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.

S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Solid Waste Management Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and 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.

• The required knowledge and skills can be acquired on the job. 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.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability and willingness to work under close supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate auxiliary mechanisms on refuse trucks, including refuse compactors, hydraulic lifts, etc.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

NOTE : This position may be underfilled as a Refuse Collector Trainee in the event the selected candidate does not possess the required Class B Commercial Driver License.

The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire / promotion / transfer / demotion.

Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire / promotion / transfer / demotion.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results : (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others;
• 2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results;
• 4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities;

technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required.

• Conduct : (1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions;
• 4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient;

7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization.

• Teamwork / Team Oriented : (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member;
• 3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results;
• 5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience;

6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.

• Customer Centric : (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner;
• 3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers;

4) supports the Department / City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.

Safety : (1) Complies with all safety policies and practices; (2) promotes a safe work environment; (3) participates in safety meetings;

current on completion of safety trainings.

Workplace Standards : (1) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; (2) ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit;

3) notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; (4) accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; (5) completes work timely and correctly.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results : (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others;
• 2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results;
• 4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities;

technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required.

• Conduct : (1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions;
• 4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient;

7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization.

• Teamwork / Team Oriented : (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member;
• 3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results;
• 5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience;

6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.

• Customer Centric : (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner;
• 3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers;

4) supports the Department / City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.

Safety : (1) Complies with all safety policies and practices; (2) promotes a safe work environment; (3) participates in safety meetings;

current on completion of safety trainings.

Workplace Standards : (1) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; (2) ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit;

3) notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; (4) accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; (5) completes work timely and correctly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outside; continuously exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Possibility of suffering strains, cuts, etc. while performing work-related activities.
• Working near traffic and machinery in motion.
• Subject to working near large concentrations of noxious odors.
• Subject to working overtime and irregular hours.
• Local travel daily.

Note : Typical City employee working hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8 : 00 a.

m. and / or end beyond 5 : 00 p.m., and / or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit / department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to lift, push, pull, carry, or throw trash containers weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Stamina enough to exert one’s self physically throughout the workday.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach to pick up trash containers and throw their contents into a truck.
• Mobility enough to walk from place to place throughout the workday.
• Balance enough to ride safely while standing on the back of a truck for short distances.
• Near vision enough to see trash containers and throw its contents into a truck.
• Far vision enough to see oncoming traffic.
• Hearing enough to determine the location of traffic.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

OTHER DETAILS

Note : 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 180 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

Attachments : Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

Pay Method : City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination : Upon a conditional offer of employment / acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants.

Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and / or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check.

Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift / push / pull / carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.