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The Refuse Collection Coordinator oversees citywide refuse, rodent control, and recycling operations, ensuring efficient service and resource allocation. Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing activity reports, analyzing trends, recommending staffing adjustments, handling complaints, issuing citations, and supporting street‑sweeping and snow‑removal efforts while maintaining compliance with municipal codes.
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Description:
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Refuse Collection Coordinator, V14
DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION
Bureau of Sanitation
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Salary Range: $77,628.00 - $130,620.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 19, 2026.
This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide to ensure efficiency of operation and proper allocation of resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Ensures maximum utilization of manpower and minimum disruption of service
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Prepares and maintains daily activity reports
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Prepares and analyzes citywide activity and status reports
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Identifies trends, potential problem areas and opportunities for improvement in refuse collection services
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Recommends alternate staffing for emergency weather situations and other program changes
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Investigates and responds to complaints regarding sanitation services
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Write and issues citations for violations of respective municipal codes
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Assists in street-sweeping and snow removal operations
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Supervises rodent baiting and cart distribution as needed
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Performs related duties as required
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Citywide
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Four (4) years of refuse collection or rodent control work experience, OR · Four (4) years of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations, OR · Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus two (2) years of work experience in refuse collection or rodent control or two (2) years of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus one (1) years of work experience in refuse collection or rodent control, or one (1) year of clerical work experience relative to refuse collection or rodent control operations
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required
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Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
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Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment
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Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires an interview and applicants to complete a skills assessment. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test(s) will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test(s) and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected. Bidders will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources, Testing Division, after test results have been analyzed and compiled.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
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