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City of Detroit Refuse Collection Packer Operator in Detroit, Michigan
Refuse Collection Packer Operator
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Refuse Collection Packer Operator
Salary
$42,738.00 - $50,635.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20241618111DPWPAOC
Department
Dept of Public Works
Opening Date
08/26/2024
Closing Date
12/2/2024 11:14 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
8000-Teamsters Local 214 Craft Unit
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under general supervision, operate a refuse packer to collect and transport solid waste material and perform strenuous physical labor involved in refuse collection.
Examples of Duties
Drive refuse packer to assigned route and collect contents of refuse bins.
Place waste material and refuse into the vehicle collection hopper at collection stops.
Activate the refuse packer mechanism.
Pick up loose or spilled refuse to ensure all material is collected.
Check the amount of loaded refuse to ensure the packer body is not overloaded.
Unclog packer mechanisms.
Transport the contents of the packer body to a transfer station or disposal site; unload packer body.
Report to supervisor on amount of refuse collected.
Enter information on equipment operation and refuse collection on prescribed forms.
Drive assigned vehicles to sanitation yards and/or repair facilities.
Perform routine service on the vehicle, including re-fueling, checking and adding oil, checking tire pressure and adding air when necessary, and battery level check.
Inspect the condition of fan belts, windshield wipers, lights, hydraulic and/or pneumatic lines, and report any observable defects.
Drive assigned vehicle with mounted snowplow or salt spreader.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED;
Two (2) years experience operating a variety of special purpose vehicles and equipment.
A B Commercial Driver's License is required with Airbrakes.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Total of Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Interview PASS/FAIL
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 01/08/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
Less that a high school diploma or GED
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PHD/JD
N/A
02
How many years of experience do you have operating a variety of special purpose vehicles and equipment?
Less than one year
One year
Two years
More than two years
Three Years
More than three years
03
What level Commercial Driver's License do you currently possess?
No Driver's License at this time
A basic driver's license only
A chauffer's License without an A or B Commercial Driver's License
A class B Commercial Driver's License
A class A Commercial Driver's License
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Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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