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Applications Technician 2 - Waste Services

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Applications Technician 2 - Waste Services

Salary

$52,414.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26108E

Department

Waste Services

Opening Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Application Technician 2 position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, performing multiple tasks while using multiple information technology systems for service verification and resolution. The position requires ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, while maintaining composure, to ensure delivery of quality customer service. The incumbent coordinates and manages the daily trash and recycling routes for the City’s waste collection. The incumbent coordinates with HUB Nashville and work order within City Works to ensure delivery of service time, working with customers to fulfill requests to resolve any concerns. Performs related duties as required.

Waste Services is responsible for weekly curbside waste and every other week curbside recycling collection for over 151,000 customers in the urban services district as well as collection of over 200 public litter baskets in the downtown Nashville corridor. The division also operates four convenience centers where residents of Davidson County can bring waste, recycling, bulk items, food waste, household hazardous waste, and other items for recycling or disposal and eight recycling drop-off locations available to residents who do not qualify for curbside recycling collection.

Waste Services currently employs staff members working in collection, administration, customer service, education, landfill engineering, development review, and outreach.

Typical Duties

+ Prepares and distributes daily drivers’ packets (keys, radios, maps, and truck related paperwork)

+ Coordinates and manages daily Waste Collection routes by using the department’s routing software to distribute daily assignments to drivers/vehicles

+ Communicates with drivers and operations personnel via phone, radio and/or software systems to provide updates or support to help resolve issues that occur in the field. Serve as emergency point of contact for drivers and field support

+ Reviews daily route paperwork, enter and/or update customer and cart information to database and route management tool. Records and documents information from drivers and distributes to appropriate operations staff.

+ Coordinates with HUB Nashville and services within CityWorks to ensure delivery of service, working with customers to fulfill requests and resolving customer concerns. Receives and prioritizes incoming service requests, emergency calls, and work orders to ensure timely dispatching of appropriate personnel and equipment.

+ Alerts operations staff and supervisors to service-related issues submitted to HUB Nashville

+ Monitors and reviews daily vehicle inspections using department’s software systems.

+ Tracks and monitors fleet vehicles using GPS and telematic systems to monitor progress of daily waste collections

+ Collects data and provides statistical and operational reports from various software tools as needed

+ Participates in meetings and workshops as required.

+ Keeps abreast of technological updates and process improvements relevant to both administrative and dispatch operations.

+ May lead and train Application Technicians 1 and/or various support personnel.

+ Employees work under general supervision and reports to a designated supervisor who reviews completed work and provides guidance on complex matters.

+ Perform special projects and other assigned duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in applications, technical, financial, or operational support.

*For this specific position, there will no substitutions.*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Experience in dispatching, routing, or operational coordination.

+ Certifications or coursework in logistics, dispatch systems, or information technology

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

How many years of experience in applications, technical, financial, or operational support do you have?

+ No Experience

+ One Year

+ Two Years

+ Three Years

+ Four Years

+ Five Years

+ Six or More Years

03

Briefly describe your experience in applications, technical, financial, or operational support. If none, please type N/A.

04

Briefly describe your experience in dispatching, routing, or operational coordination. If none, please type N/A.

05

Please indicate which of the following certifications and/or coursework that you have.

+ Logistics

+ Dispatch Systems

+ Information Technology

+ None of The Above

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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