Solid Waste Inspector

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a solid waste inspector to monitor collection activities and ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and contract terms. The role supports code enforcement related to waste management and requires attention to safety, accuracy, and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include reviewing collection operations, documenting violations, and coordinating with field crews to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in Business Administration or Public Administration, plus two years of experience in solid waste collection or codes enforcement.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Must possess Arkansas Class D Driver's License before employment.
• Must obtain Arkansas DEQ 1A License within 1 year; 1B within 1 year after 1A; 1C within 1 year after 1B; maintain licensure.
• Must obtain Citation Authority Certification within six months of employment and maintain certification.

Skills

Waste collection experience

Codes enforcement

Public administration

Education

2-year college in Business Administration/Public Administration

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To monitor solid waste collection activities to ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and contract terms.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college course work in Business Administration; Public Administration, or a related area; and two (2) years of experience in solid waste collection or codes enforcement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 1A License within one (1) year of employment; must acquire Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 1B License within one (1) year of acquiring non-renewable 1A License; must acquire Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 1C License within one (1) year of acquiring 1B License; must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Citation Authority Certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.