2026-B Sanitation Crew Supervisor (10/2026)

City of Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Prattville is seeking a supervisor for solid waste operations who will lead collection teams, coordinate daily routes, and ensure compliance with city policies. The role includes performance reviews, staff orientation, and handling citizen inquiries to maintain efficient service delivery.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, strong supervisory and communication skills, and be willing to work overtime and in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Supervises and coordinates solid waste collection activities.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to train, assign, and evaluate department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sanitation crews and yard waste collection.
• Schedules crews, directs maintenance of vehicles, and reviews reports.
• Provides information to citizens and coordinates special pickups.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

This position supervises and participates in the collection of solid waste. Job duties consist of varied supervisory and administrative duties. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient provision of services to customers. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (45%)

• Supervises and coordinates solid waste collection activities.
• Oversees and participates in the work of sanitation crews engaged in the collection of solid waste and yard waste.
• Patrols the city to identify problem areas and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Schedules work crews and prioritizes assignments.
• Schedules and directs the maintenance repairs of vehicles.
• Reviews reports completed by subordinate personnel; completes a variety of regular and special reports.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (25%)

• Assists in orienting, training, assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating department personnel; participates in the hiring process of department personnel.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews employee time and leave requests.
• Completes performance appraisals on subordinate personnel.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & OTHER RELATED DUTIES (30%)

• Provides information to citizens regarding sanitation policy and procedure.
• Coordinates with citizens for special pick-ups.
• Responds to citizens' complaints and concerns.
• Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Three (3) years of job-related experience.
• Two (2) year of supervisory experience in municipal sanitation systems preferred.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a Class "A" Driver's license (or obtain within nine (9) months of employment).

The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

• Job Duties typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• Job duties are typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees are exposed to noise, dirt, dust, grease, irritating chemicals, and machinery with moving parts.
• Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
• Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
• Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of division equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in prioritizing, planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze a variety of situations and make sound judgments.

Ability to multitask and be flexible with work schedule to accommodate special events or short-notice requests.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
• Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
• Must be familiar and able to effectively and efficiently utilize Microsoft Word and Excel, and any software programs utilized in coordination with the job.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.