Tire Recovery Specialist #1426 - Waste Tire Program - Public Works Division

Oversees the receiving, loading of waste tires, manifesting, and collects fees as applicable in 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 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.)

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Receiving waste tires from tire dealers and Hamilton County citizens in a professional and courteous manner

2) Monitor the loading of waste tires into dry van box semi-trailers

3) Create manifests and collect fees as applicable

5) Ensure tires are loaded utilizing the lacing method, Verify tires are clean of debris, dry and off the rim

6) Provide accurate information to the Team Leader for manifests data entry

7) Maintain grounds, pavilion, office, and equipment as directed

RESPONSIBILITY DETAILS:

1) Schedule dealer/hauler appointments (appointment only operation) and Transportation Contractor (semi-trailer pickup/delivery), and monitor and schedule trailer swaps;

2) Utilize a software program for creating a manifest for each transaction

3) Verification of tire dealer account balance for Tennessee Department of Revenue reporting

4) Collect fees as applicable

5) Reconcile daily receipts, prepare bank deposit and report

6) Drop deposit in the bank’s overnight deposit box

7) Generate daily, quarterly, annual and audit review reports 

AUXILIARY:

Supplementary duties may include departmental backup for 1) The Tire Recovery Center; 2) Household Recycling Centers; 3) Maintaining recycling containers in designated office areas and the collection  transportation, loading and offloading recyclables from various County offices, and other agencies for beneficial end use; 4) Operation of a box truck with a lift gate and a pickup truck with a utility trailer; 5) Facilitate special promotional and educational opportunities through the County Fair, schools, recreation centers, civic organizations; and 6) other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge of state and local traffic laws.

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.

Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures

Knowledge of ergonomic guidelines for manual material handling 

Knowledge of recycling opportunities and collection methods

Skill in reading/understanding and applying federal/state environmental rules and regulations and   

Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures

Skill establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors

Skill effectively communicating in oral and in written form.

Skill in data entry.

The equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

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 EMPLOYER
Hamilton 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

Salary : $32,090 - $40,112