Equipment Operator II - Sanitation

City of Midwest City; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Sanitation Department. The role involves operating front-end loading sanitation equipment and tractor-trailer units on routes or between facilities, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, a valid Oklahoma Class A CDL, and a clean driving record. The position requires adherence to safety policies and the ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating front-end packer or tractor-trailer equipment preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma Class A CDL and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader or tractor-trailer equipment on routes or between facilities.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic maintenance.
• Dump, service, and transport loads to transfer station or landfill as assigned.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards and comply with policies.

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Front-end loader operation

Tractor-trailer operation

Pre-trip/post-trip checks

Job description

Now Hiring: Equipment Operator II

Sanitation Department | City of Midwest City

• This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

Now Hiring: Equipment Operator II

Sanitation Department | City of Midwest City

Starting Pay: $21.5855 - $22.8556/HR with Benefits

• This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until filled.

Join Our Team!

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator II in the Sanitation Department.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will perform skilled work in safely operating front-end loading sanitation equipment and/or over-the-road sanitation tractor-trailer equipment either on a commercial sanitation route or between the sanitary landfill and the transfer station.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Checksequipmenttoinsureproper/safeoperatingconditionaspartofapre-tripandpost-trip preventive maintenance program.
• Responsibleforsafelyoperatingcommercialroutefront-endloaderinawidevarietyoftraffic conditions and safety hazards.
• Operateslift-cyclefeaturesoncommercialroutefront-endloaderinplacing,servicing,anddumping a variety of sanitation dumpsters into the vehicle for transport to the transfer station and/or landfill.
• Operatesatractor-trailerunitintransportingtrashfromthetransferstationtothe
• Checksvehiclefluidlevelsandperformsminormaintenanceon
• Reportsvehiclemaintenanceneedstosupervisorand/orFleet
• Collectsloosedebrisinoraroundcommercialdumpsteranddepositsinthepacker
• Assistsinpolicingthegroundsof thetransferstationincollectingloose
• Complieswithestablishedsafetypoliciesand
• Operatesstreetsweeperinordertocleanandwashstreetsandtopickgravelonroadshoulder and replace on streets.
• Mayberequiredtocollect,repair,anddistributepolycartsas
• Operatestwo-wayradioinreceivingandtransmittinginformationwhileinthe
• Performanyotherrelateddutiesasrequiredor

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or GED
• Previous experience in the operation of a front-end packer and/or experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer tandem and backhoe required
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory motor vehicle record

Preferred Qualifications

None

Certification Requirements

None

Other Significant Facts

None

The City of Midwest City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Safety-Sensitive Position

This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening. The position is also subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements under the United States Department of Transportation regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act, and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. Marijuana is included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not excuse an employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

Salary: $21.58 - $22.85 per hour