Job Description
Posting number: PW-2026-08
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Solid Waste Collection
Job classification: Solid Waste Inspector
Posting type: Open
Categories: Code Enforcement, Public Works
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.
Examples of duties
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Qualifications
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.
Supplemental information
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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