Landfill Foreman

City of Grand Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Prairie is seeking a Landfill/Solid Waste Facility Supervisor to oversee work projects, staff, and crews. You will manage field operations, coordinate contracted activities, and handle administrative duties including reporting and budgeting.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, plus 5 years of operations maintenance experience. EPA Freon Removal, MSW A License, and Texas CDL licenses are required with time-bound milestones.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 6 months of advanced training or study.
• Five years of operations maintenance experience; environmental monitoring at a solid waste facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and work crews; assigns duties and evaluates performance.
• Coordinates contractors and field activities; monitors operations and ensures safety and compliance.
• Prepares and tracks budget reports; manages service requests and project documentation.
• Maintains and inspects equipment; responds to citizen inquiries and manages department-specific functions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Budget administration

Technical reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.