Landfill Foreman

City-of-Grand-Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Prairie seeks a qualified supervisor to oversee the Landfill/Solid Waste Facility operations, manage staff and work crews, prioritize tasks, and ensure project work is completed safely and on schedule. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, five years of operations maintenance experience, and relevant licenses (Texas Class A/B CDL, MSW Class A, EPA Freon Removal).

You will coordinate contractors, monitor field activities, maintain equipment, manage records and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Five years of operations maintenance experience.
• EPA Freon Removal License and MSW Class A License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and work crews by assigning duties, prioritizing tasks, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Coordinates and schedules contractors/activities; monitors field operations and ensures safety compliance.
• Requisitions materials, prepares documentation, and maintains budget and records for audits and reporting.
• Oversees department functions, sets up events, and manages facilities related to landfills and other sites.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations maintenance

Environmental monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months advanced training

EPA Freon Removal License

MSW Class A License

Texas Class A CDL

Texas Class B CDL

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.