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Cochise County
Senior Solid Waste Worker - Bisbee
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Coordinator manages and promotes the recycling program in a community. Oversees drop-off sites and coordinates the transport of recyclable materials.
$64,453 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
Job Description
SENIOR SOLID WASTE WORKER
- BISBEE
CLASSIFIED
Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant toArizona Law OPENS:
Thursday, August 27, 2026CLOSES:
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY
$19.25- $24.
PLEASE NOTE
This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening.NATURE OF WORK
: Under general supervision provided by Solid Waste Operations Supervisor performs technical and localized supervision over assigned Solid Waste Urban Transfer Station.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
: (Illustrative Only) Directly responsible for the operation, maintenance and administration of an individual public solid waste collection station; ensures all equipment and facilities are properly operated and maintained; supervises the dumping of permitted refuse; determines best material handling practices for incoming solid waste; ensures all trucks are efficiently loaded to maximize refuse density and decrease hauling costs; monitors and makes on site corrections/modifications as required. Determines appropriate charges to be levied and receives fees, monitors revenue; cash receipts and deposits; prepares and maintains daily work reports. Supervises and schedules employees assigned to Solid Waste Urban Transfer Station, which may include inmate labor; ensures employees are continually trained in solid waste operations in order to meet customer expectation and support a healthy and sanitary environment. Employee may perform other duties as assigned. Three (3) years progressively responsible experience working in the material handling industry generally, or solid waste industry, construction, trucking environment specifically. 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Preference may be given to individuals with six (6) months of customer service experience or simple bookkeeping experience.Considerable knowledge of:
- laws, rules, and regulations relating to transfer station operation;
- the operation, maintenance, and repair of transfer station equipment;
- occupational hazards and proper safety precautions;
- material handling techniques;
- the principles and practices of supervision;
- cash handling procedures and basic accounting principles.
Considerable skill in:
- the use and application of modern office equipment and procedures;
- supervising the work of others;
- assigning and scheduling work.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- regularly handle the lifting of up to 50 pounds;
- work under adverse weather conditions:
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction.