Community Collection Center Attendant-South County Area

Job Overview

Performs semi-skilled duties controlling traffic, customer service, inspecting solid waste materials for proper disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to control environmental impact.

$34,403 -$57,803

The Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department is seeking a Community Collection Center Attendant to control traffic, operate weighing scale, and inspect solid waste materials for proper dumping in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to control environmental impact. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work outside, exposed to heat, sun, high humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions .

Candidate will w alk/stand for prolonged periods of time (approximately six (6) hours) per day. Ideal candidate will possess extensive customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively.

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Greets and directs customers to the correct disposal location as they enter the facility. Inspects vehicle cargos to ensure materials to be discharged do not violate applicable laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Records service fees and completes receipts.
• Maintains various records and reports as required.
• Maintains recycling drop-off sites by policing for litter, mowing and other landscaping maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of solid waste and recycling methods, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical incompatibilities and ability to recognize indicators of unstable chemicals through visual inspection.
• Knowledge of environmental impact of hazardous waste on ground water, surface water, and air quality.
• Knowledge of environmental related codes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting Solid Waste Management operations.
• Knowledge of D.O.T. requirements for hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations controlling the processing of official record documents, fees and fiscal record keeping.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and safety equipment.
• Skill in the use and operations of commercial weight scales.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sort chemicals into proper waste categories.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain work related records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies and maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to adjust, maintain and calibrate commercial scales.

• Work is generally outdoors and may occur during moderately adverse conditions to include weather, traffic, dampness, and high noise levels.
• Work involves physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

• Medium Work
  - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• One year of experience in solid waste recycling, field operations, or customer service;
  
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.