Solid Waste Enforcement Officer

City of Auburn, AL; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Auburn, AL is seeking a Solid Waste Enforcement Officer to uphold the city’s waste ordinances and report to the Solid Waste Division Manager. The role involves patrolling routes, identifying code and regulatory violations, and performing related duties.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of experience, and a valid driver’s license. This Regular Full‑Time position requires attention to detail and commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ experience or an equivalent combination required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the City’s Solid Waste Ordinance and related regulations.
• Patrols routes to identify code and regulatory violations in all divisions.
• Audits the recycling stream for compliance with guidelines.
• Maintains customer information, violations, accounts, and billing data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Grade: 108

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full‑Time

Job Summary

This position is responsible for enforcing provisions of the City’s Solid Waste Ordinance. This position reports to the Solid Waste Division Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Enforces the City’s Solid Waste Ordinance.
• Patrols for issues on current route collection day in all three divisions: garbage and trash for code and regulatory violations and recycling for contamination and regulatory violations.
• Audits the recycling stream for compliance with departmental guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains related database with customer information, violations, customer accounts, and billing.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the City’s geography and street system.
• Knowledge of the City of Auburn’s Solid Waste Code.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software applications.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of a various software applications.
• Skill in the interpretation and application of applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment and tools related to solid waste collection and disposal activities.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co‑workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee utilizes sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.