Assistant Manager Solid Waste and Recycling

Under general supervision, supports the Solid Waste & Recycling Manager in the daily management of the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling operations. Plans, develops, leads, trains, and monitors the fleet, collections staff, cart maintenance staff, bulky collections, and customer relations.

 *This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Supervises staff in the collection and transfer/disposal of refuse, recycling, yard waste, bulky waste, and various other solid waste items;
• Assists with interviewing, coaching, counseling, training, evaluating, and disciplining personnel. Plans and schedules work assignments for various activities within the SW&R department. 
• Maintains computerized operational records; writes reports and maintains daily records of activity. Conducts operations meetings, clearly communicates operations expectations, evaluates the staff in the safe operation of equipment. 
• Responds to a variety of operational situations which may include vehicle incidents, routine and non-routine operational matters, equipment failures, workers compensation injuries, etc.
• Ensures operational compliance to all environmental rules, regulations, laws, codes, and standards.
• Coordinates vehicle and equipment repairs with appropriate maintenance facilities.
• Provides input and statistical data to the Solid Waste Manager and Director for use in preparation of the budget.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials and orders new as needed.
• Effectively communicates with customers, employees, and managers.
• Assists in enforcing city, state and department regulations.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems with both employees and customers.
• Performs duties of the Solid Waste & Recycling Manager in his or her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary : $54,547 - $70,911