Foreman

Montezuma County; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montezuma County is seeking a dependable Foreman to oversee the Landfill and Baling Facility operations, supervise equipment operators, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. The role includes acting Landfill Manager when needed and supporting scale‑house activities in staff absence.

Responsibilities include supervising baling, landfill, compost, and recycling areas, maintaining records, and assisting with training, budgeting, and customer interfaces.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical cert in industrial mechanical repair or 3 years of equipment maintenance experience, or a combination of post‑secondary ed and 3 years related work plus 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety procedures, and operations in baling, composting, and landfill environments.
• Must obtain MOLO within 1 year, MOCO within 2 years, 40‑hour HAZWOPER, First Aid & CPR, and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of baling, landfill, compost, and recycling areas.
• Assign work, conduct load inspections, and maintain safe disposal areas.
• Oversee equipment and facility maintenance, repairs, and monitoring.
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs (groundwater, methane, stormwater).
• Support development of the annual operating budget and cost analyses.
• Assist with staff training on equipment operations, safety, and inspection procedures.
• Maintain documentation, including baling, composting, landfill reports, and maintenance logs.
• Interface with customers regarding rates, billing, disposal options, and facility rules.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Supervisory experience

Equipment maintenance

Read manuals/diagnostic tools

Education

MOLO certification

MOCO certification

HAZWOPER 40-hour

First Aid & CPR

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Windows environment

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Databases

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Foreman

General Summary

Montezuma County is seeking a dependable, skilled, and safety‑focused Foreman to support daily operations at the County Landfill and Baling Facility. This position works under the direct supervision of the Landfill Manager and plays a key role in coordinating operations, supervising equipment operators, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. The Foreman also serves as acting Landfill Manager when needed and supports scale‑house operations in the absence of assigned staff.

Essential Functions

• Supervise daily operations of baling, landfill, compost, and recycling areas
• Assign work, conduct load inspections, and maintain safe and compliant disposal areas
• Oversee equipment and facility maintenance, repairs, and monitoring
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs (groundwater, methane, stormwater)
• Support development of the annual operating budget and cost analyses
• Assist with staff training on equipment operations, safety, and inspection procedures
• Maintain documentation, including baling, composting, landfill reports, and maintenance logs
• Provide performance input for equipment operators and oversee timesheet accuracy
• Prepare equipment and facility maintenance schedules
• Operate landfill scale, computer systems, and cash register when needed
• Interface with customers regarding rates, billing, disposal options, and facility rules
• Assist with special waste decisions, personnel requests, and operational planning
• Work overtime, including Saturdays, holidays, and emergency response events
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Environmental & Physical Requirements

• Exposure to weather, noise, dust, odors, and potentially hazardous waste
• Work performed in industrial and construction environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform standing, sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions
• Requires adequate hearing, vision, and manual dexterity

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills (Windows environment; data entry; spreadsheets; word processing; databases)
• Vocational/technical certificate in industrial mechanical repair OR 3 years of equipment maintenance experience OR a combination of post‑secondary education and 3 years related experience, plus 1 year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety procedures, and operations in baling, composting, and landfill environments
• Ability to read manuals, charts, diagnostic tools, and complete accurate reports
• Must obtain required certifications:
• MOLO within 1 year of hire
• MOCO within 2 years of hire
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER training
• First Aid and CPR
• Valid driver's license required

Mandatory Requirements

• Participation in county drug and alcohol testing
• Use of required personal protective equipment
• Baseline and annual auditory testing