City of Edmond, OK
Solid Waste Truck Driver
City of Edmond, OK, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, 73034
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Starting Salary: \$18.89\$20.67 (depending on experience and CDL qualifications)
About the Position
The Solid Waste Services Division of Edmond Public Works provides waste collection and disposal services to residential households and commercial establishments within Edmond. Services include collection of weekly waste, curbside recycling, monthly bulk items, and city-coded bag disposal.
The Solid Waste Truck Driver will perform skilled work by operating heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks. They are responsible for operating and maintaining a heavy-duty refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic powered packer and dump; transporting waste loads to the landfill and/or transfer station for disposal; and maintaining, repairing, and delivering refuse containers requiring some assembly and sub-assembly processes.
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond\'s website. {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
To increase your chances of being considered for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucksDump residential carts or commercial style containers into the truckTransport waste to the transfer station, which mayinclude servicing roll off containersLeave notifications for customers and report to supervisor regarding violations of regulationsRead & understand route sheets to determine street address & type of services neededLeave notice messages and/or instructions to homeowners about special servicesMaintain equipment by performing minor vehicle maintenance, such as checking tire inflation, cleaning the cab, and washing the trucks exteriorReport any maintenance needs to the supervisor or to the garage
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)Two years related experience in solid waste management (preferred)Valid Class \"B\" Oklahoma Commercial Driver\'s License with required endorsements
For those without a CDL license, the City of Edmond can provide financial assistance in obtaining a CDL License.
Driving record acceptable to the City\'s insurance carrier
Necessary Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret instructions and respond to customersBasic mathematical skillsAbility to operate required machineryAbility to learn proper operation of front load, roll off, & fork truck containersAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally), and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Benefits
Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insuranceAccess to a dedicated primary care medical clinic {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}at no cost to employees and covered dependentsGenerous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefitsPaid parental leavePotential for bilingual payA tangible impact to the Solid Waste Department {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}and residents in the City of EdmondA dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicants and/or employees race, gender, gender identity, sexual ori ntation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited.No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individuals membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
Starting Salary: \$18.89\$20.67 (depending on experience and CDL qualifications)
About the Position
The Solid Waste Services Division of Edmond Public Works provides waste collection and disposal services to residential households and commercial establishments within Edmond. Services include collection of weekly waste, curbside recycling, monthly bulk items, and city-coded bag disposal.
The Solid Waste Truck Driver will perform skilled work by operating heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks. They are responsible for operating and maintaining a heavy-duty refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic powered packer and dump; transporting waste loads to the landfill and/or transfer station for disposal; and maintaining, repairing, and delivering refuse containers requiring some assembly and sub-assembly processes.
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond\'s website. {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
To increase your chances of being considered for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucksDump residential carts or commercial style containers into the truckTransport waste to the transfer station, which mayinclude servicing roll off containersLeave notifications for customers and report to supervisor regarding violations of regulationsRead & understand route sheets to determine street address & type of services neededLeave notice messages and/or instructions to homeowners about special servicesMaintain equipment by performing minor vehicle maintenance, such as checking tire inflation, cleaning the cab, and washing the trucks exteriorReport any maintenance needs to the supervisor or to the garage
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)Two years related experience in solid waste management (preferred)Valid Class \"B\" Oklahoma Commercial Driver\'s License with required endorsements
For those without a CDL license, the City of Edmond can provide financial assistance in obtaining a CDL License.
Driving record acceptable to the City\'s insurance carrier
Necessary Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret instructions and respond to customersBasic mathematical skillsAbility to operate required machineryAbility to learn proper operation of front load, roll off, & fork truck containersAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally), and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Benefits
Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insuranceAccess to a dedicated primary care medical clinic {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}at no cost to employees and covered dependentsGenerous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefitsPaid parental leavePotential for bilingual payA tangible impact to the Solid Waste Department {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}and residents in the City of EdmondA dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicants and/or employees race, gender, gender identity, sexual ori ntation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited.No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individuals membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.