Refuse Collector I - City

Job Description

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS
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Pay Range: 410
Hourly Rate: $18.96 - $29.37
Annual Rate: $39,588.48 - $61,324.56
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.
This position may be underfilled as a Refuse Collector Trainee with a pay range of 409 - $18.19 - $28.20 hourly, $37,980.72 - $58,881.60 annually.
ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER
Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).
APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND
When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
Completion of the application questions is required.
Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
Each application submission is reviewed independently.
For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the:
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Competitive pay
An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
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SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION

Applicants are required to complete an online job knowledge test at the time of application.
There are 39 items on this job knowledge test, and completion will require up to 30 minutes. This time is in addition to the time needed to complete the application and respond to the supplemental questions.
The Criteria testing platform is 100 percent web-based. For an optimal experience, Criteria recommends using the most up-to-date version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge.
Applicants can contact Criteria candidate support using the chat in the bottom right corner of the testing center screen, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. When the Support team is not available, there are help guides, a link to Frequently Asked Questions, and a chat bot to assist applicants, until the Support team comes back online.
Applicants must receive a score of 70 percent or better on this job knowledge test, be eligible for employment with the City of Oklahoma City, and meet the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration in the employment process.
The use of devices, artificial intelligence, or any other form of assistance to research test answers is strictly prohibited by the City of Oklahoma City and will result in applicants being disqualified from consideration.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process are encouraged to notify a Human Resources Department Representative by calling 405-297-2530.
POSITION DESIGNATION
This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq.
This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.
JOB SUMMARY
This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the
Solid Waste Management

Division
of the
Utilities

Department
within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. A Refuse Collector I serves as a member of a refuse disposal crew, averaging two to four employees, and must follow specific safety regulations and operations procedures. The required knowledge and skills can be acquired on the job.
Essential job functions include:
driving to retrieve refuse containers from a curb or other designated locations, emptying the contents into a truck bed or refuse compactor, and returning the containers to their previous location; operating a truck-mounted refuse compactor; gathering bulky waste, including tree limbs, boards, boxes; etc. and throwing the contents into a truck bed; identifying and explaining work schedules or procedures to citizens as required; assisting with vehicle maintenance and traffic monitoring; directing traffic when necessary; and performing related duties as required and assigned. Work products are subject to direct and continuous review by a working supervisor.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Ability and willingness to work under close supervision.
Ability to follow verbal instructions.
Ability to operate auxiliary mechanisms on refuse trucks, including refuse compactors, hydraulic lifts, etc.
Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
NOTE:
This position may be underfilled as a Refuse Collector Trainee in the event the selected candidate does not possess the required Class B Commercial Driver License. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.
COMPETENCIES
One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented)
(1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
Service First (Customer Centric)
(1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
Respect Always (Conduct)
(1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; (4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient; (7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization; (10) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (11) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (12) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
Own the Outcome (Execution and Results)
(1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, an