For More Info On Recycling

List of Collection Centers

Home Chemical Collection

All Miami-Dade County residents can visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers any time during normal operating hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday). No appointment is needed. No commercial disposal is permitted.

The locations of the Home Chemical Collection are as follows:

 

Bulk Trash Disposal

All Miami-Dade County residents can dispose of bulk trash at one of the landfills, for a fee.

The locations of the landfills are as follows:

* Accepts used motor oil
** Accepts used electronics
*** Does not accept white goods
**** Does not accept tires.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Recycling Items

Items Allowed

  • Aluminum, steel and tin cans - empty
  • PET bottles with symbol #1 with screw tops only - empty     
  • HDPE plastic bottles with the symbol #2 (milk, water bottles, detergent and shampoo bottles, etc.) - empty   
  • Plastic Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, cups, and tubs.
  • Glass food & beverage containers (clear, brown and green) - empty
  • Uncoated paperboard (ex. Cereal boxes; food and snack boxes)
  • Newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets and catalogs
  • Uncoated printing, phone books, writing and office paper
  • Old corrugated containers/cardboard (uncoated)
  • Now Accepted: Plastic to-go cups and paper cups 
*Any items not listed above are not permissible. Go to wm.com/recycleright for the most current recycling information.

Items Not Allowed

  • Garbage or other non-recyclable waste ex. cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, flammables
  • Batteries ex. dry cell batteries, lead acid batteries
  • Certain glass products ex. window or auto glass, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bakeware, ceramics
  • Plastic bags, foam, trays and containers
  • Home chemicals ex. paints, pesticides
  • Medical waste and pharmaceuticals
  • Electronic waste and accessories ex. PCs, monitors, televisions, printer cartridges, keyboards, cell phones, CDs and DVDs
  • Other non-recyclables ex. coat hangers, small appliances, microwave trays
  • Empty propane or oxygen tanks

Hazardous Waste Collection

Once a year in May, the Town collects hazardous waste materials. Please call Town Hall at 305.861.4863 for our schedule and more information.

Maintenance Worker I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under  the  supervision  of  the  Public  Works  Director  or  designee,  performs  a  variety  of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, or construction activities of routine difficulty in the Town's water distribution,  storm  water  conveyance  system  and  wastewater  collection  system.    Work is assigned verbally and in writing. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.        Builds concrete  forms; pours concrete;  lays culvert  pipe; lays block;  forms  slopes for culvert pipe; pours lintels for block walls; bends steel for concrete; removes and installs pipe; digs trenches for pipe.
2.       Helps  set  up  well  point  system;  sets  up  and  operates  pumps,  compressors  and generators;   assists  in  servicing   pumps,  motors,  generators  and  associated   utility operations equipment.
3.        Builds meter boxes; installs and reads meters; installs fire hydrants; assists in water or wastewater line location; installs water service for new homes and businesses; assists in repair of water line breaks and minor leaks in meters; responds  to late night/weekend calls for turn-ons or emergency repairs.
4.        Operates  hand and power  tools;  operates  tappers;  drives  trucks,  tractors  and rollers; operates sewer cleaning equipment.
5.        Works with the public including basic customer service functions.
6.        Operates various equipment as needed.
7.        Cleans storm system with confined space entry as assigned.
8.        Performs other duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.) 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

-    Knowledge of water and wastewater pumping or collection principles and practices of maintenance, repair, or construction of same.

-    Knowledge of safety and health precautions in utility systems operations.

-    Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-    Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

-    Ability to perform strenuous work under a variety of weather conditions.

-    Ability to maintain physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

-    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

-    Ability to read Town water, sewer and stormwater Atlas.

-    Skill in the use of a variety of equipment and machines required in utility and street maintenance and repair work.

-    Excellent customer service skills.

-     Knowledge of basic computer operation (including IPAD).

-    Knowledge of basic stormwater principles and maintenance practices.

-    Ability to perform duties in confined space per OSHA standards


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma,  GED, or equivalent  certificate  of competency;  supplemented  by two (2) years of experience in general construction, utilities maintenance, or related manual labor work; or  an  equivalent  combination  of  training  and  experience.  Possession  of  Water  Distribution License, desirable.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum 
qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License or may possess a Chauffeur's License depending upon 
the vehicle in use.  Ability to obtain the Water Distribution License within 2 years of employment 
with the Town.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

-    Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
-    Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
-    Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
-    Moderate to heavy (over 15 pounds) lifting and carrying.
-    Use of fingers, use of hands.
-    Reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing.
-    Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crawling.
-    Driving.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

-    Works  outside  in  various  weather  conditions  including:  noise,  dust,  chemicals,  
solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces and confined spaces.
-    Works above and below ground level, in water.
-    Heights.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Annual Salary Range:  $36,729.41- 52,071.54

Send Application to:

Human Resources Department
9293 Harding Avenue
Surfside, FL 33154  Phone: (305) 861-4863

You may e-mail your resume to [email protected]

The Town of Surfside is an Equal Opportunity / Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (townofsurfsidefl.gov)

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