Equipment Operator II - Sanitation

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

Applicants must have:

✓ 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

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the official City of Midwest City job page at midwestcityok.org.

Please Note:

• Online applications are accepted.


• Resumes submitted without a completed City employment application will not be considered.

You may also apply in person using the employment kiosk at:

City of Midwest City - Human Resources 100 N. Midwest Blvd. Midwest City, OK

Apply Today!

Click "Apply Now" to complete your City of Midwest City employment application.

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.

*This is a job posting abbreviated from the full job description. For the full job description, please contact Human Resources.