Landfill Foreman

City of Grand Prairie; Grand Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Prairie seeks a Foreman to supervise work projects and crews at the Landfill/Solid Waste Facility. You will oversee staff, ensure timely completion of tasks, and handle administrative duties while addressing citizen inquiries.

The role requires education as described, five years of operations maintenance experience, and relevant licenses/certifications. You will manage safety, equipment, materials, and contractor activities to meet regulatory and city standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Diploma, GED or equivalent plus 6 months of advanced training or study.
• Experience: Five years operations maintenance experience. Experience in environmental monitoring at a solid waste facility preferred.
• Licenses: Texas class A CDL must be obtained within 180 days; Texas Class B CDL, Municipal Solid Waste Class A License, EPA Freon Removal/Freon Recovery Certification.
• Certifications Required: EPA Freon Removal License within 30 days; MSW A License within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and work crews by assigning work duties; prioritizing work activities; observing and monitoring tasks; conducting performance evaluations; approving leave requests; providing training; conducting staff meetings; providing advice or assistance.
• Coordinates and schedules contractors and activities; monitors field operations; inspects work; ensures equipment is maintained; enforces safety and environmental requirements; ensures materials are supplied; investigates citizen complaints and assists with problem resolution.
• Manages administrative duties by requisitioning supplies; preparing budget documentation; developing equipment and material specifications and bids; recording service requests; compiling reports for management and regulators; handling emails and calls; coordinating payments to contractors; addressing citizen inquiries.
• Sets up and organizes departmental events; monitors infrastructure projects; maintains facility operations; administers Human Resource policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED plus 6 months of advanced training or study

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00290

Department: Solid Waste & Recycling

Division: Landfill

Job classification: Foreman

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services, Waste Management

Summary

The purpose of this position is to supervise work projects, oversee staff, and work crews in the
operation, maintenance, and repair at the Landfill/Solid Waste Facility. This is accomplished by
supervising staff and work crews; ensuring project work is completed; and completing
administrative duties. Other duties include responding to citizen inquiries or complaints; and
completing departmentally specific functions.

Examples of duties

• Supervises staff and work crews by assigning work duties; prioritizing work activities;
  observing and monitoring work tasks; conducting performance evaluations; approving
  leave requests; providing training as needed; conducting staff meetings; and providing
  advice or assistance as needed.
• Ensures operations and project work are completed by coordinating and scheduling
  contractors/activities; monitoring field operations; inspecting work completed; ensuring
  equipment is inspected and maintained, meeting all safety and environmental
  requirements; ensuring equipment and adequate materials are supplied to crews;
  ensuring the safety of employees through appropriate operating procedures; investigating
  complaints from citizens and other customers; and providing assistance on and resolution
  of work problems.
• Completes administrative duties by requisitioning materials and supplies; preparing
  documentation for and monitoring the budget; assisting/developing equipment and
  materials specifications and bids; recording and completing service requests and work
  activities orders; compiling various reports for management as well as various federal and
  state regulating entities; responding to emails; returning phone calls; attending meetings;
  and ensuring the proper payment of contractors; and responding to citizen inquiries or
  complaints.
• Completes departmentally specific functions by setting up and organizing special events;
  monitoring infrastructure projects; maintaining specific operations such as golfing greens,
  landfills and other facilities; and administering Human Resource policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a high school Diploma, GED or equivalent plus 6 months of advanced training or study.
• Experience: Five years operations maintenance experience. Experience in environmental monitoring at
  a solid waste facility preferred.
• Licenses: Valid Texas class A commercial driver’s license must be obtained within 180 days from assignment. Valid Texas Class B CDL driver's license, Municipal Solid Waste Class A License, EPA Freon Removal/Freon Recovery Certification.
• Certifications Required: Must possess EPA Freon Removal License within 30 days; Must possess and maintain MSW A License within six (6) months of employment.