Solid Waste Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title:

SOLIDWASTE SUPERVISOR

Department:

Solid Waste

Division:

Solid Waste Division

Status:

Classified

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Perform duties in the planning: operations, scheduling and supervision of waste collection for the City of T or C, handling the waste disposal for the residents of T or C & Sierra County and daily operations of the recycle facility. Assume Sanitation Director duties in his absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN:

Sanitation Supervisor will report to the Sanitation Director, and will be responsible for assisting the Sanitation Director in supervising all workers//laborers in the Solid Waste Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist Director in planning, scheduling and supervision of employees in the Solid Waste Division in the collection and disposal of all City refuse.
• Supervises the operation, maintenance and care of Solid Waste Division equipment.
• Must have current knowledge in the rules and regulations affecting the disposal of solid waste.
• Must have general knowledge on keeping and maintaining the necessary records and ability to prepare reports.
• Responsible for Solid Waste Division employee’s adherence to all traffic laws and ordinances.
• Assures that all work is accomplished in accordance with sound safety procedures.

The above listed duties are intended to be general nature and level of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a local assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in solid waste collection and recycling, which includes management experience.
• Experience or knowledge in Landfill, Transfer Stations, Recycling and Composting Operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have some knowledge and experience in solid waste disposal principles, practices, methods and trends.
• Must have some knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and City policies, laws and regulations affecting solid waste disposal activities.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend both oral and written orders in English.
• Ability to provide for necessary operation and maintenance of sanitation equipment.
• Ability to plan, schedule, organize, direct and control activities of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance on equipment, as needed.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operating maintenance techniques for the trash compactor and the heavy equipment used in daily operation and basic record keeping.
• Must be familiar with and practice applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to operate Word & Excel programs to provide monthly statistical reports.

Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid New Mexico CDL or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• NM Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification in at least one of the following: Transfer Station Certification, Recycling Certification, Landfill Certification, Composting Certification, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment drug screening.

Equipment, Tools & Materials:

• Worker uses a wide variety of forms, clipboard and writing utensils.
• Worker wears steel-toed shoes, gloves, goggles and a hardhat for protection and safety in performing

certain duties

• Can handle various types of waste, recyclable materials, broom, dustpan, various hand tools, pitchfork, hoe, rake, shovel, and grease for the equipment used at the facility.
• Worker operates truck, compactor, front-end loader, a bulldozer and/or equipment in the performance of certain duties.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The percentage of duties performed in each environment depends on the amount of trash and recyclables brought to the facility on a particular workday.
• Worker performs indoor duties in a temperature-controlled environment. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors while performing duties.
• Subject to unpleasant odors, various fumes, dusts, and/or mists in the performance of duties.
• Worker performs most duties outdoors on an uneven surface. Indoor surfaces are typically dry. Outdoor duties may be performed on an even or uneven surface, which may be wet or dry. Outdoor duties may be performed on surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, grass, natural ground, crushed rock, mud, ice or snow.
• Most duties are performed without direction from director. Certain duties are performed as part of a team or group of workers.
• Work hazards, or potential work hazards, including operating heavy equipment, exposure to severe weather conditions, frequent lifting, and exposure to hazardous waste materials and working in a secluded area.
• Work is normally performed during weekdays, and part of work shift may be performed in the darkness. Emergencies may require working all hours of the day or night, including weekends and holidays.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Abilities:

• Ability to use sound judgment, logic, and experience to make proper decisions concerning medical, hazardous, chemical and problem waste disposal.
• Must be able to accurately calculate amount of trash.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of maintenance and repair functions in working with the equipment. Must be able to apply knowledge of proper, safe use of various hand tools and the equipment.
• Must be able to prepare/ maintain records, including yards/tons, total collected, number of vehicles using facility and regular daily operations of facility.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit up to an estimated 4 hours total per 10 hour day.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk up to an estimated 4 hours total per workday.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, kneel, or work in a prone position on an occasional basis. Crawling, kneeling, or working in a prone position are required on rare occasions.
• Must be able to bend at the waist, and twist/rotate at the waist as needed, on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to reach arms away from body or overhead on an occasional basis. Must be able to extend arms to perform job duties on an occasional basis. Must be able to work with arms bent for up to 8 hours per workday.
• Must be able to push or pull with arms with a force in excess of 50 pounds of pressure.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds from floor to waist level and from waist level to overhead on a frequent basis. Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use legs to assist in lifting activities, as well as standing, walking, and climbing. Must be able to use legs and feet in order to operate a self-loading scraper or bulldozer.
• Must be able to use hands to grasp/manipulate various objects in a bilaterally coordinated manner. Must be able to use hands and fingers in the operation of heavy equipment and performing basic maintenance and repair duties.
• Must have eyesight and hearing sufficient to safely operate heavy equipment. Must be able to use visual abilities to accurately assess amounts and types of trash brought to landfill. Must be able to coordinate use of eyes and hands in duties such as operating heavy equipment.

The above PHYSICAL ABILITIES section uses the terms Occasional, Frequent, and Constant in referring to certain physical demands. The term Occasional refers to a 1-32 repetitions per workday, the term Frequent refers to 33-200 repetitions per workday.

SELECTED GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be requested.

This Position Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.57 - $25.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25