Route Supervisor

Starting Hourly Rate:  $20.07 - $29.58

Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays. 
 
Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com. Applicants MUST submit a valid photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.
 
This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D, must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
An employee in this classification is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of personnel involved in collecting refuse and transporting refuse to disposal areas.  The Route Supervisor assigns and inspects the work of the sanitation crews to ensure that sanitation standards are met.  The employee is responsible for overseeing public relations on the routes and is responsible for handling confidential materials.  The employee is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of the departmental staff.  The individual reports directly to the Superintendent of Sanitation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
Three to five years of experience in refuse collection activities or a related public service field; High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.  Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred; Demonstration of supervisory or leadership experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state of Ohio is preferred.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:  
Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of personnel.  Knowledge of the geographical areas of the City, including streets, alleys, and areas of town.  Extensive knowledge of sanitary garbage and rubbish collection and disposal requirements and procedures. Knowledge of the policies and procedures involved in equipment management.   Ability to coordinate all activities as needed for the completion of work assignments.  Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.   Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions.  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, City employees, other agencies, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
Performs supervisory, managerial, and administrative functions as described in the above General Statement of Duties.  Is responsible for performing administrative tasks related to the supervision of personnel.   Completes reports of daily work completion and paperwork for centralized personnel.  Meets with the Superintendent of Sanitation to discuss work being completed and to establish priorities of the department.  Recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies such as vehicles and dumpsters.  Maintains the department's inventory of equipment and supplies in accordance with the City's procedures.    Occasionally picks up vehicle parts for repair and maintenance. Inspects disabled vehicles and determines service requirements.    Trains and counsels subordinate employees. Implements policies and procedures established by the administration.  Identifies problems and potential problems, and recommends solutions to senior management.   Provides detailed information and guidance to employees in personnel matters.  Resolves employee complaints, grievances, and discipline according to the appropriate collective bargaining agreements and/or the City's policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts with various other departments.  Works with the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding equipment and truck repair schedules; maintains communications with the Street/Sewer Department on areas in the City that need repair.  Prepares and maintains records and reports that delineate the duties of the job.  Must be available after normal hours in the event that his/her services are needed. Discusses operational and departmental problems with managers of other City organizations, employee groups, and individual employees. Communicates with citizens in the discussion of problems regarding refuse collection, personnel, and vehicle repair and maintenance, and determines appropriate courses of action in response to complaints. SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE.  SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
 
Repeating an Exam:  Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take and examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specific in the examination announcement.

*DISCLAIMER* 
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received.   If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.  

RATING 
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.    A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade. 

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check. 

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.  

At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
   Rachel A. Forchione, Director

Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director

Salary : $20 - $30