Job Description

Solid Waste Collection Coordinator

To coordinate and implement specific solid waste collection activity; to supervise either commercial or residential refuse collection activities; and to assist in solid waste program development.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives direction from the Solid Waste Superintendent. Exercises direct supervision over solid waste collection personnel.

Essential Job Functions:

• Organize and schedule refuse collection activities such as commercial solid waste removal, residential collection, and container repair and maintenance.
• Assist in planning new collection routes and revising existing routes to meet workload demands and provide efficient service.
• Assist in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Manage inventory of plastic garbage bags.
• Monitor the condition and maintenance of solid waste collection vehicles including mechanical compactors and lifting mechanisms.
• Order necessary equipment and supplies.
• Supervise employee training and safety programs.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist in preparation and administration of Solid Waste Division budget.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to mechanical, fume, and odor hazards; exposure to extreme cold and heat; sitting; seeing; standing; stooping; walking; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices of solid waste collection.
• City streets and thoroughfares.
• Effective procedures and techniques of routing, scheduling, and work management.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures related to solid waste collection and transportation.
• Machinery, equipment, and supplies necessary for operation of a municipal solid waste program.

• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate refuse collection routes.
• Assist in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of a budget.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer, calculator, and two-way radio.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in Solid Waste Management with administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a High School Diploma or GED.

• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class A CDL.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Class C Solid Waste Management Certification.

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