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City of Ardmore
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - RESIDENTIAL SANITATION
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$55,578 / year median in Oklahoma
+11% projected growth
Job Description
To perform sanitation collection services for commercial and residential accounts for the City; to deliver sanitation to designated landfill site; and to perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities on sanitation heavy equipment. Perform sanitation collection services for commercial and residential accounts for the City; deliver sanitation to designated landfill site. Maintain and repair sanitation dumpsters; replace faulty dumpsters as assigned. Perform minor maintenance activities on sanitation heavy equipment; clean sanitation equipment; clean and maintain dumpster yard. Maintain appropriate logs and records on collection and delivery activities. Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints. Knowledge of principles and practices of sanitation collection services, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices. Knowledge of City streets layout, and pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:
Requires High School Diploma or GED Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License Possession of, valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.Knowledge and Skills :
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting, pushing and pulling for extended periods of time and operating sanitation equipment and vehicles. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices;Physical Job Requirements:
Physical Activities None Under 1/3 To 2/3 Over 2/3 Physical Activities None Under 1/3 To 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Lift up to 25 pounds X Walk X Lift up to 50 pounds X Sit X Work Outdoors X Use hands to finger, Handle, and feel X Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses Moderate-High Noise Level Climb and balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl X Talk and hearX Taste and Smell X Conditions of Employment:
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check Must be at least 18 years of agePerformance Measurements:
Policies and procedures relevant to Public Works are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees. Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner. The City's professional reputation is maintained. This is a Safety Sensitive position: This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYERBenefits
- Dental Insurance