SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - SEO I - SANITATION Job at City of Wichita Fall

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Brief Description
The purpose of this position is to ensure that trash and debris are collected and deposited. This is accomplished by operating sanitation trucks and vehicles, changing out containers, replacing containers, picking up loose trash and materials, maintaining grounds areas, and cleaning dirty containers. Other duties include working on trim crews, directing dumping and transfer traffic and completing related tasks.

Licensing and Other Requirements

Licensing Requirements
Driver's License Required - Y Type - B Endorsements - N - Tanker. Individuals who do not currently have a commercial driver\'s license will be required to acquire a commercial class B license with tanker endorsement and will be given 60 days to complete the ELDT Course from date of email enrollment to provide the commercial learner\'s permit (CLP) and 60 additional days to provide a valid commercial driver\'s license as a condition of employment.

Other Requirements
None

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

1. 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2. 2 L Completes related tasks at transfer station by directing traffic, cutting tires, mowing, weed eating, sweeping and cleaning.
3. 3 M Collects, moves or relocates trash and refuse by operating trucks and large vehicles, driving routes or at the landfill, and ensuring trash is collected regularly and is in its appropriate landfill location.
4. 4 M Picks up and delivers containers by dropping off empty containers, delivering by backing up trailers, picking up filled containers, loading on trailers, ensuring refuse is covered, and transporting.
5. 5 M Steams containers by preparing chemicals, degreasing, removing particles or materials, and preparing containers for painting or repair.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
• Data Responsibility Copies, transcribes, enters, or posts data or information.
• People Responsibility Serves others such as customers, attending to their requests and exchanging information with them.
• Assets Responsibility Responsible for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.
• Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.
• Vocational/ Educational Preparation Does not require completion of high school.
• Mathematical Requirements Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
• Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; composes routine reports and letters; speaks in normal grammar and form.
• Judgement Requirements Makes frequent decisions, in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but many variations from the routine.
• Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional pressure.
• Impact of Errors Moderate impact on work unit and possibly other units or citizens.
• Physical Demands Medium to heavy work involving walking, standing, lifting, and exerting generally 20-50 lbs, up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Equipment Usage Operates or uses machines/tools requiring moderate instruction and experience.
• Unavoidable Hazards Operates vehicles in urban areas with heavy traffic; works near moving parts.
• Safety of Others Responsible for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of public health and safety standards.

Posting Details
Position: 4510010
Code: 4510-86
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: SANITATION
Grade: NE 108
Job Family: 53-7081.00 REFUSE & RECYCLABLE
Job Class: SANITATION EQUIP OPERATOR I
Posting Start: 10/01/2025
Posting End: 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $19.97-$20.97

Job Details

• Seniority level Entry level
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Other
• Industries Construction

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