Sanitation Equipment Operator III - Seo III - Departmental Recruitment Only
- City of Wichita Falls, TX
- Wichita Falls, Texas
- Full Time
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CWF SANITATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that Commercial trash and debris are collected and disposed. This is accomplished by operating front load sanitation trucks and large vehicles, collecting trash and refuse, and transporting to the appropriate location. Other duties include acting in a lead position, completing preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and related tasks as assigned.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver's License Required - Y Type - B Endorsements - N
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position is considered Mission Essential and will be expected to report to work during inclement weather.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: 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.
# Code Essential Functions
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 M Collects, moves or relocates trash and refuse by operating front load sanitation trucks and large vehicles, driving routes, ensuring trash is collected regularly. Must be able to manage up to six different routes per week with daily route changes. The truck will be operated in tight situations with low wires and obstructions. Dumpster enclosures will be opened and the employee may be required to move the dumpster for collection. May act as back-up lead operator in the absence of the supervisor and may act as the division Safety Officer. Coordination with the customer on dumpster locations, truck access and extra dumps will be required on a daily basis. Difficult customers will be encountered and must be dealt with tactfully and fairly.
3 M Performs customer service actions by moving blocked carts, calling in misplaced carts, fixing wheels and lids, tagging carts improperly set, and picking up loose materials.
4 M Maintains and inspects trucks and equipment by reviewing condition prior to beginning routes, completing inspection reports, notifying supervision, re-inspection at the end of the route, cleaning, sanitizing, and reporting malfunctions and items needing repair.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Data Responsibility Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information.
People Responsibility Speaks or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college
Mathematical Requirements Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percentages.
Communications Requirements Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
Judgement Requirements Makes a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious - affects most units in organization, and may affect citizens; or loss of life and/or damage could occur and probability is likely.
Physical Demands Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force; or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Leads or operates or repairs complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience such as HVAC equipment, heavy construction equipment, trucks using hydraulic pumping equipment, rescue vehicles, firefighting apparatus, aircraft, watercraft, protective equipment, electronic telecommunications equipment, electronic signaling equipment, commercial video equipment, medical, dental, or scientific equipment, complex drafting or GIS software, software used for programming custom applications; or the application of custom or commercial financial, accounting, administrative, legal, medical, dental, scientific or other complex software or systems; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope.
Unavoidable Hazards Works where exposure to bodily injury from electrical shock is a possibility such as operating high voltage equipment or repairing electrical generating equipment; or works in high, exposed places with risk of falling such as on power lines or scaffolding.
Safety of Others Responsible for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.
Position : 4512006
Code : 4512-11
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : SANITATION
Grade : NE 110
Job Family : 53-7081.00 REFUSE & RECYCLABLE
Job Class : SANITATION EQUIP OP III
Posting Start : 04/16/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.76-$25.96