Refuse Collector/ Driver

This position operates a refuse collection truck to collect and transport residential refuse and functions as a relief driver as needed.

• Loads refuse, trash, and brush into a refuse collection truck; drives sanitation truck as needed
• Rakes trash and brush into piles and loads into packer
• Cleans sanitation truck after completing daily route
• Performs routine maintenance on sanitation truck
• Operates packing mechanism
• Completes reports of daily activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of hire a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) issued by the State of Oklahoma

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Sanitation Crewleader assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include traffic laws, employee safety guidelines, residential refuse collection guidelines, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties in the operation of a refuse collection truck. Heavy traffic, vehicle malfunctions, and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to operate a refuse truck in the collection and transfer of residential refuse. Successful performance results in the provision of effective sanitation services to residents of Broken Arrow.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with city personnel and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.