SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS FIELD INSPECTOR

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. 

• Monitors residential collection services and residential recycling contracts to ensure compliance. Notifies manager of unusual situations or violations of the contract. 
• Meets with the contractor to discuss contract violations and solutions.
• Inspects all phases of collection service to ensure work crews are providing quality service; informs appropriate supervisory personnel of problems ad recommends solutions. 
• Investigates/handles customer complaints received by the division. Researches and notifies the complainant of resolution. 
• Monitors Trac-EZ reports and follows up with contractors on unresolved issues or requests. 
• Coordinates solid waste activities needed during special events held throughout the city.
• Maintains records, daily inspections reports, and related documentation concerning activities.
• Evaluate truck routes to ensure areas are not missed. 
• Responsible for working closely with contractors on flyers and promotional information to give to residents yearly. 
• Inspects daily crew sheets and ensures trucks and drivers comply.  
• Performs clerical and administrative functions including answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, completion of monthly reports of activities, and other records and reports relating to solid waste/recycling. 
• Performs related duties as directed.
  

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of business English and spelling.
• Ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic policies and practices of cashiering and conducting currency transactions.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to understand and follow pre-established departmental and City policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Some tasks require visual abilities. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to fumes, odors, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, temperature extremes, vehicular traffic, dampness/humidity, confrontational persons, animals, and various forms of wildlife.