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City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Weighmaster in Jacksonville, Florida
Solid Waste Weighmaster
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Solid Waste Weighmaster
Salary
$38,713.44 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2024-05869
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
03/04/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Solid Waste Weighmaster.
Did you know that as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is clerical support work in the receipt and processing of solid waste payments for disposal, to include explaining rules, regulations and providing customer service. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures governing waste disposal and the receipt and processing of disposal fees. Contacts with others require basic courtesy, tact and effectiveness in dealing with others, including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is performed following established routines, procedures and standing instructions, and although patterned, some variation in the sequence and choice of procedures used is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. Work is performed in a booth or office and field environment, but the risks and hazards are minimal, known, predictable, and controllable. The position may be exposed to dust, wind, fumes, and adverse weather conditions. Work schedule is shift work to include early morning and evening hours. Also requires working Saturdays and holidays. Operates personal computer, calculators, adding machines and other standard office equipment. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing in one place for extended periods of time and may occasionally require lifting or moving light objects weighing less than fifty (50) pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work is subject to instructions and established work routines and procedures, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations.
Examples of Work
Weighs vehicles entering the landfill using computerized scale systems.
Determines appropriate material codes and rates.
Accepts payment in cash, check or charge transactions; provide receipts for disposal charges.
Issues change for cash transactions.
Prepares daily shift balance report and deposit.
Answers, or refers to others, customers' questions regarding waste disposal.
Maintains assigned petty cash change fund.
Confers with supervisors and landfill operator's staff regarding operational procedures and controversial issues.
Responds to telephone inquiries.
Directs traffic at scale facility.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures of solid waste disposal.
Knowledge of cash handling practices and procedures.
Skill in operating computers and various standard office equipment.
Ability to learn the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing waste disposal and the receipt and processing of solid waste payments.
Ability to receive and process payments.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate rules and regulations effectively to the public.
Ability to operate personal computer utilizing Paradigm Weigh Station, calculators, adding machines and other standard office equipment.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes performing cash transactions, preparing deposit slips, customer service or preparing computerized reports.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net . A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $38,713.44. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes performing cash transactions, preparing deposit slips, customer service or preparing computerized reports?
Yes, two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes performing cash transactions.
Yes, two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes preparing deposit slips.
Yes, two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes customer service with the public.
Yes, two (2) years of education and/or experience in clerical support work that includes preparing computerized reports.
Yes, two (2) years or more of education and/or experience in clerical support work on all of the above.
Yes, less than two (2) years of all of the above.
None of the above experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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