Solid Waste Collections Officer

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking a solid waste compliance professional in Bradenton, FL. The role involves enforcing the Solid Waste Ordinance, inspecting residents and businesses for compliance, and guiding landfill operations and traffic control at the site.

Responsibilities include outreach, reporting, coordination with waste haulers, and supporting emergency response when needed. Requires strong communication and independent decision-making in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in customer relations or related field.
• Completion of Solid Waste Screening Course within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out provisions of code and ordinance requirements and regulations related to solid waste.
• Responds to alleged code violations throughout the County, monitors scalehouse and/or landfill traffic for compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and applicable rules/regulations, and takes appropriate action when violations occur.
• Systematically monitors solid waste management procedures, violations and corrective actions taken; maintains pertinent records and reports.
• Monitors incoming waste originating from outside Manatee County by way of inquiry and review of documentation from non-franchised waste haulers; monitors arterial roadways leading from Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties.
• At the Landfill site, oversees traffic control and acts as crew leader to flagging staff.
• Performs duties related to education and outreach to the community.
• Serves as a liaison between the county, franchise waste haulers and county customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee's qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Skills

Customer relations

Enforcement

Communication

Field work

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Valid Florida driver’s license

Job description

Work Location: 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Fl 34211

Work Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-4:00pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $25.84

This classification performs work associated with education and execution of the Solid Waste Ordinance, as well as related County and State codes and regulations. In accordance with area of assignment, work may involve responsibility for observing and inspecting resident and business landfill patrons for compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance, ensuring applicable codes and regulations are followed throughout the County, and taking appropriate action regarding violations.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Assists in carrying out provisions of code and ordinance requirements and regulations related to solid waste.
• In accordance with area of assignment, responds to alleged code violations throughout the County, monitors scalehouse and/or landfill traffic for compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and applicable rules/regulations, and takes appropriate action when violations occur.
• Systematically monitors solid waste management procedures, violations and corrective actions taken; maintains pertinent records and reports.
• Monitors incoming waste originating from outside Manatee County by way of inquiry and review of documentation from non-franchised waste haulers; in accordance with area of assignment, monitors arterial roadways leading from Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties.
• At the Landfill site, oversees traffic control and acts as crew leader to flagging staff.
• Performs duties related to education and outreach to the community.
• Serves as a liaison between the county, franchise waste haulers and county customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee's qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in customer relations or related field.
• Completion of Solid Waste Screening Course within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, County codes and ordinances and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to enforce applicable codes and ordinances impartially and with firmness and tact.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the field, and make sound decisions based on established procedures and municipal regulations.
• Ability to handle complaints in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain activity files and prepare periodic reports as requested.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• In accordance with area of assignment, may require ability to work rotating shifts and standby schedules, including weekends and holidays; ability to work emergency situations as required.
• Ability to physically negotiate rough terrain while lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform duties under varying weather conditions, i. e., rain, heat, etc.