Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent - Landfill Operations

The Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent – Landfill Operations assists the Solid Waste Superintendent in overseeing of the operation of the Parish Landfill.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist the Solid Waste Superintendent with Landfill Operations to ensure that Parish’s resources are used to best serve the citizens and employees of DeSoto Parish and to ensure compliance with the landfill operating permit.

· Assists Solid Waste Superintendent in preparing the annual budget for the Solid Waste Department and uses good judgment in spending Parish funds.

· Supervises all employees assigned to landfill operations, including administrative staff, equipment operators and laborers.

· Reviews work in progress and ensures that projects are completed in a safe and timely manner.

· Works with Solid Waste Superintendent to ensure that proper and adequate materials are available for proper operation of the landfill.

· May perform the tasks of subordinates: Drives, operates, and maintains various equipment used in the landfill operations including dozers, waste compactor, backhoe, front-end loader, articulated truck, etc.

· Provides management of daily activities of the department by supervising activities and supervisors within the department.

· Plans and coordinates work to be done as assigned by Solid Waste Superintendent.

· Evaluates performance of subordinates as assigned by Solid Waste Superintendent.

· In absence of Solid Waste Superintendent, the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent assumes all duties and responsibilities of that position.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma

· Possess a Level 1, Class B Solid Waste Operator’s Certificate and must be able to get a Class A Solid Waste Operator’s Certificate within 9 months.

· Minimum of three years of experience in the field of solid waste management or related field.

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

· The ability to plan, initiate and execute procedures and policies and to solve and properly explain, verbally and in writing with persons at all levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in inclement weather, be required to stand, reach, stoop and kneel; and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,344.00 - $87,506.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Level A, Class B Solid Waste Operators Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,344 - $87,506