Crew Leader - Sanitation

Ucitymo; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Ucitymo in University City, MO, is seeking a Crew Leader - Sanitation to supervise a waste-collection crew, plan daily routes, and mentor staff. This onsite, full-time role focuses on source reduction, recycling, and safe disposal while maintaining city standards.

You will supervise trucks and machinery, coordinate scheduling, and investigate incidents to uphold safety. The position requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license, with benefits starting immediately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years experience in solid waste removal
• Hazardous Material Certification after 6 months
• Familiarity with plastics and waste at facilities
• Experience supervising labor crews and equipment use
• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures
• Written and oral communication skills
• Valid, current driver's license

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a crew in solid waste removal, scheduling, training, and mentoring
• Operate and oversee trucks, heavy machinery, and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Plan and organize daily work, ensuring readiness of crews, equipment, and materials
• Assign jobs and manage schedules to meet City standards
• Inspect completed work and resolve issues or resident concerns; conduct investigations
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce standards
• Manage daily operations and track work completed
• Handle basic paperwork, permits, and equipment use

Skills

Crew supervision

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Hazardous Materials

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Title: Crew Leader - Sanitation

Status: Onsite, Full-Time

Department: Sanitation

JOB OVERVIEW

Join a team of dedicated public servants making a meaningful difference in the lives of University City residents. The purpose of this position is to employ waste control and disposal methods such as source reduction, recycling, re-use, and landfilling to create a positive environmental impact and effectively protect the health and safety of City residents. Work consists of supervising and assisting a crew in completing assigned projects under the direction of the Sanitation Superintendent, who issues work orders and inspects work in progress and upon completion for adherence to orders and accepted standards of workmanship. Crew Leaders are expected, however, to complete routine assignments without detailed supervision.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS

• Start your career with immediate access to comprehensive health coverage and one of the lowest annual deductibles in the region.
• Begin building valuable paid leave benefits from day one including: 15 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Pension and retirement options after just five years of employment
• Tuition reimbursement to support employee growth and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free to employees for confidential counseling and support

Essential functions

The following duties are normal for this position, but not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.

• Lead and support a crew in solid waste removal, scheduling, training, and mentoring
• Operate and oversee equipment including trucks, heavy machinery, and hand tools to get the job done safely and efficiently
• Plan and organize daily work, making sure crews, equipment, and materials are ready to go
• Assign jobs and manage schedules, ensuring work and assignments are complete, on time, and to the City's standards
• Inspect completed work and step in to resolve issues or resident concerns; handle investigations

• Promotes a strong safety culture by investigating incidents, enforcing standards, and providing training when needed
• Manages daily operations, including end-of-day check-ins, tracking work completed, and reporting any issues
• Handles basic paperwork and tracking, including materials, permits, and equipment use; Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining.
• Jumps in and work alongside the crew when needed to keep projects moving
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Desired Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent certification
• Between one and three years of experience working in Solid Waste Removal
• Hazardous Material Certification is required after 6 months of employment
• Familiarity with plastics HDPE #1/#2, PET plastic, shrink wraps, various grades of Styrofoam, and acceptable waste at different facilities
• Experience in the supervision of labor crews and the use of equipment
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in Solid Waste Removal
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety equipment of the work
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask with excellent organization skills
• Valid, current driver's license required

Overall Physical Strength Demands

This position involves working outside of a typical office setting, typically outside in any weather environment.

• Travel between locations may be required.
• Frequently requires talking, using objects, grasping, standing, and walking; occasionally requires pushing, driving, reaching with hands/arms; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, repetitive wrist, and or finger movement, lifting, and moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.