Solid Waste & Recycling Driver

Job Description

Location:

5010 Solid Waste & Recycling
Pay Grade: A06M
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Under general supervision, operates a solid waste collection truck to collect and transport residential solid waste and recyclables.

* This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Coordinates and oversees the work activities of an assigned truck and crew.
• Assists in enforcing city, department, and division regulations.
• Drives solid waste & recycling trucks and loads refuse, trash, and brush.
• Rakes trash and brush into piles and loads into packer.
• Interacts with customers on the route about solid waste service inquiries.
• Cleans solid waste & recycling truck after completing daily route.
• Performs routine maintenance on solid waste & recycling truck.
• Operates packing mechanism.
• Completes reports of daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Tasks involve the ability to exert exceptionally strong physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 150 pounds). Must submit to drug screening and DOT physical.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.