REFUSE COLLECTION COORD

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking a Refuse Collection Coordinator to supervise citywide refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations. You will analyze activity data, identify improvement areas, and adjust staffing for emergencies while ensuring efficient service delivery.

Applicants must have up to 4 years of relevant experience or appropriate degrees with clerical backing, and must meet licensing/driving requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 years of refuse collection or rodent control work experience or 4 years of clerical work relative to refuse collection/rodent control operations
• Associate degree plus 2 years in refuse collection/rodent control or related clerical work
• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus 1 year in refuse collection/rodent control or related clerical work

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide
• Prepare and maintain daily activity reports
• Prepare and analyze citywide activity and status reports
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement in refuse collection services
• Recommends staffing adjustments for emergencies or program changes
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding sanitation services; issue citations
• Assist in street-sweeping and snow removal operations
• Supervise rodent baiting and cart distribution as needed
• Perform related duties as required

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description - REFUSE COLLECTION COORD (420109)

This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide to ensure efficiency of operation and proper allocation of resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensures maximum utilization of manpower and minimum disruption of service
• Prepares and maintains daily activity reports
• Prepares and analyzes citywide activity and status reports
• Identifies trends, potential problem areas and opportunities for improvement in refuse collection services
• Recommends alternate staffing for emergency weather situations and other program changes
• Investigates and responds to complaints regarding sanitation servicesWrite and issues citations for violations of respective municipal codes
• Assists in street-sweeping and snow removal operations
• Supervises rodent baiting and cart distribution as needed
• Performs related duties as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:Citywide

Days:Monday - Friday

Hours:6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of refuse collection or rodent control work experience, OR · Four (4) years of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations, OR · Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus two (2) years of work experience in refuse collection or rodent control or two (2) years of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus one (1) years of work experience in refuse collection or rodent control, or one (1) year of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment
• Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an interview and applicants to complete a skills assessment. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test(s) will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test(s) and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected. Bidders will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources, Testing Division, after test results have been analyzed and compiled.

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Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Oct 20, 2026, 4:59:00 AM