Assistant Solid Waste Service Coordinator

Assistant Solid Waste Service Coordinator

Requirements

• High school Diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum of two years of personnel supervision and/or computer operation/data entry, bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Valid Texas – minimum Class B commercial driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a waste screening class and applicable Solid Waste License within the guidelines of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Responsibilities

• Performs general supervisory tasks of assigned personnel and collection routes, including schedules, assignments, and solid waste collection activities
• Assists the Solid Waste Commercial Service Coordinator in computer operations, including adding, deleting, prorating, and calculating solid waste account charges of commercial customers
• Assists the Solid Waste commercial coordinator with Sets, removal or moves of commercial containers
• Assists contractors and new businesses with determining appropriate container services, enclosure dimensions, and locations needed
• Continuously checks on the operations of crews
• Compiles daily reports, takes attendance, reports absences, and completes forms used in the collection of solid waste and refuse
• Maintains route sheets for addresses and pickup schedules for solid waste containers
• Prepares reports, memos, and letters of correspondence concerning solid waste service
• Maintains good contact with solid waste commercial service coordinator, and department heads and provides feedback on operations
• Oversees the operation of crews
• Checks on the cleanliness of assigned equipment, alleys, and commercial trash collection areas
• Observes commercial route equipment and containers for proper operation, cleanliness, service maintenance, and repair needs
• Investigates complaints received from the general public and departmental employees
• Instructs crews on complaints received, follows up as needed, and observes disposal practices of customers, noting any violations
• Encourages compliance with solid waste regulations and files formal complaints, if necessary
• Investigate and document accidents and property damage
• Assist the Solid Waste commercial coordinator with conducting and documenting safety instruction meetings with personnel
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of light, medium, and medium-large solid waste collection equipment, and trucks
• Computer skills necessary to compose reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of basic telephone etiquette
• Ability to schedule, assign, and oversee equipment operators
• Ability to integrate with other levels of personnel
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to learn new software and improve processes with existing software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment