Salary: $32,892.00 - $41,115.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 02/24/2025 - 1424
Division: PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Department: Recycling
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionTHIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY RECYCLING DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.Leads Tire Recovery Specialist; Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Tire Recovery Center; Assists public at the household recycling centers and collection of recyclables at various County offices and the County jail during all seasons and weather conditions; Assists in special recycling and Support Services Department projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum QualificationsThe equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.
SAFETY SENSITIVE:This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Vigorous physical effort with full range of motion in an outdoor environment including, but not limited to: lifting, squatting, reaching, pulling, climbing, carrying, standing, and walking. Must have the ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
STRENGTH
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently
MOTION
Full Range, Coordination and Steadiness - Bending, turning, and twisting the body downward and/or forward by bending the back at the waist and/or by bending the legs at the hips and the knees; Raising or lowering an object from one level to another; Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while moving; Supporting the weight of an object while walking; Pressing against an object to move it away or ahead; Exerting force upon an object to cause it to move towards you; Extending the hands and arms; Stepping up or down and/or to or from uneven surfaces and/or over uneven terrain;
VISION AND HEARING
Perception and Response - The ability to see and quickly respond to situations and sounds
ENVIRONMENT
Work Conditions - Outdoor with exposure to rain, snow, extreme heat or cold, loud noises and fumes; Contact with metal, rubber, water, dirt, and grime.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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THIS IS A DEPARMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY RECYCLING DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.ARE YOU A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF HAMILTON COUNTY RECYCLING?
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
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If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in recycling?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently?
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to endure exposure to rain, snow, extreme heat or cold, loud noises and fumes?
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to monitor and schedule trailer swaps?
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to verify count of tires, and load tires using the lacing method?
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Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
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The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
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