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City of Goodyear Economic Development ยท 1 day ago

Solid Waste Inspector

The City of Goodyear is seeking a Solid Waste Inspector who will perform a variety of technical, field inspection, and operational duties to ensure compliance with sanitation and recycling rules and regulations. The role involves daily delivery and exchange of residential trash and recycling containers, investigating citizen complaints, and assisting with public outreach programs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Investigates and resolves complaints and account discrepancies regarding unsanitary conditions or improper participation in solid waste programs
Identifies routes with high levels of recycling contamination and assists with educational materials and outreach to reduce contamination
Assists the immediate supervisor with Federal, State and Local environmental compliance through recordkeeping
Assists in conducting waste audits and drafting public education correspondence
Monitors and documents field inspection activities; issues educational notices and manages violations electronically
Delivers and exchanges residential refuse and recycling containers on a daily basis
Tags delinquent accounts and removes containers for non-payment
Participates in public outreach programs, prepares written reports, and assists at community events
Provides solid waste collection support using sanitation vehicles; performs routine vehicle/equipment maintenance
Performs other solid waste duties as assigned

Qualification

Class B CDLSWANA certificationSanitation operations knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCustomer service skillsField inspection skillsData entry skillsPublic outreach experienceEmpathyOptimismInnovationInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityIntegrityInitiative

Required

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency
Knowledge of sanitation operations, waste regulations, and technical inspection work typically obtained through one year of advanced study or training past high school equivalency
Minimum one year experience in a related field
Valid Driver's License
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
SWANA certification required within 12 months of hire
Work requires the ability to read written instructions, manuals, letters, and machine equipment readings, measurements, or gauges
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Work requires the ability to draft letters and memorandums
Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure
The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization
In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures

Benefits

Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
Longevity pay beginning at year six
Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite wellness center/clinic
Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
Robust employee well-being program
Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

Company

City of Goodyear Economic Development

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Goodyear, Arizona, a dynamic suburb west of Phoenix, boasts a population of over 116,000 residents and diverse amenities, including premier office space, entertainment, and exclusive dining in its growing downtown, GSQ.

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