Solid Waste Fee Attendant - Sierra Vista

Cochise County; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise County in Sierra Vista seeks a Solid Waste Fee Attendant to manage site access, collect payments, and issue receipts under supervision. The role involves directing the public, recording transactions, and maintaining basic records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of clerical experience, a valid AZ driver's license, and the ability to work mornings and weekends in outdoor conditions. Pre-employment background check required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and up to 6 months of clerical experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and county insurance eligibility.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of payments collection, safety, and simple bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Determines charges, issues receipts, and directs site use.
• Records vehicle descriptions and account transactions.
• Maintains daily user counts and makes bank deposits.
• Follows safety requirements and communicates with the public.

Skills

Cash handling

Record keeping

Math skills

Communication

Reading/Writing English

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic cash register

Job description

SOLID WASTE FEE ATTENDANT - SIERRA VISTA

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.

OPENS: Thursday, October 8, 2026

CLOSES: Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $15.50 - $16.50 hourly, dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening

NATURE OF WORK

Under direct supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the operation and maintenance of landfill sites; performs related work as assigned.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Determines appropriate charges to be levied and receives fees; prepares and issues fee receipts; directs public in the use of the site; records vehicle descriptions and account transactions; observes all safety requirements; maintains daily user counts; and makes bank deposits.

High School diploma or equivalent; six (6) months of clerical or record keeping experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Working knowledge of:

• the collection of payments and balancing of monies;
• occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• simple bookkeeping.

Some knowledge of:

• landfills and transfer stations.

Ability to:

• perform mathematical computations;
• operate an electronic cash register;
• maintain simple records and reports;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
• read, write and speak English;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed under direct supervision. Incumbent performs work in an outdoor structure with limited climate controls in a variety of climatic conditions. Work may result in exposure to potentially hazardous materials to include but not limited to construction materials, cleaning agents, sanitizers, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Requires working early morning hours to include weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer