Job Description

Compensation:

Hourly Rate Starting at $17.20

Hourly rate may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)

Sick & Personal leave

Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave

9 paid holidays

YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)

KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Longevity pay

EMPAC Employee Assistance Program


Visit the Benefits and Compensation page for more information.

*Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.

Position Summary: Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Refuse Division of the Public Works

Department including driving and maintaining collection vehicles.



Essential Functions:



Trash Collection ActivitiesDrives collection truck following a designated route assuring for safety, accuracy, and compliance with traffic laws and departmental procedures. Collects trash, yard waste or recyclables from designated sports and places in truck. Delivers and unloads trash as the landfill. Delivers and unloads recyclables at the appropriate place. Maintains an awareness of the safe handling of all supplies and equipment. Deals with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner. Performs other manual labor and maintenance duties as assigned including assisting other divisions or departments when needed. Maintains the equipment on both a preventative and corrective maintenance program and schedule and maintain daily log sheets.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related

instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to

reasonable accommodations



Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

CDL Class B (Must obtain within first 6 months of employment)



Knowledge of:

Heavy equipment mechanics

Communications radio

Verbal and written communication skills



Physical/Mental Requirements:

Concentrate for prolonged periods of time with minimal breaks

Move from place to place on the jobsite considering distance and speed

Maneuver body and move with agility

Handle equipment and tools

Maneuver 80 pound objects and tools



Work Environment:

Average exposure to heights.

Above average exposure to:

Weather and temperature extremes

Work safety hazards including below grade and cramped work sites

Overtime and extended hours

Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, loud noises, and darkness

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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E-Mail Confirmation:

After your application has been received by the City of El Dorado, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 316-321-9100 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 316-321-9100 or e-mail hr@eldoks.com.


The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.


Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.


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By submitting your application for any position with the City of El Dorado, you understand and agree to the attached statements.


If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) 321-9100, or email hr@eldoks.com.


For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources.

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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