Landfill Supervisor

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield is seeking a Landfill Supervisor to lead operations at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill. The role reports to the Superintendent of Solid Waste and focuses on efficient operations, safety, and exceptional customer service through strong leadership and teamwork.

The candidate will manage a diverse team of crew leaders, operators, and technicians, ensuring environmental compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic landfill setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in landfill operations, earthwork, quarries, or highway construction with environmental compliance.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.
• Advanced study and certification in landfill development, operation, monitoring, and closure preferred.
• MDNR Solid Waste Technician Certificate required within probationary period; MSHA Surface Mine Haulage Safety within probationary period; MOLO Certification and SWANA certification within probationary period; valid driver’s license; Class B CDL within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct landfill operations and lead the leadership team.
• Oversee professional crews, equipment operators, maintenance workers, and heavy vehicle technicians.
• Provide operational support to Environmental Specialists and support staff.
• Foster safety, communication, team development, and trust-based leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management / Environmental Science or related degree

Job description

The Environmental Services Department of the City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Landfill Supervisor. This position will work alongside and report to the Superintendent of Solid Waste. This position serves as a key member of the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill leadership team dedicated to achieving efficient operations and exceptional customer service through communication, team development, cohesiveness, and safety. These are accomplished and achieved through principles followed within the Trust Edge framework and are modeled at the City through processes, relationships, and trust. The Landfill Supervisor will manage and direct landfill operations, oversee professional crew leaders, equipment operators, maintenance workers, heavy vehicle technicians, and work alongside and provide operational support to Environmental Specialists and support staff.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

We offer excellent benefits, too!

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in landfill operations, earthwork, quarries, or highway construction which includes environmental compliance and the operations of various types of heavy construction equipment;

AND

• Three years of experience in a supervisory role;
• Graduation from an accredited college with Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related degree may be considered in lieu of some experience;

PREFERRED

• Advanced study and certification in various technical, environmental, and operational aspects of sanitary landfill development, operation, monitoring, and closure.

Licensing/Certification

• MDNR Solid Waste Technician Certificate required within probationary period;
• MSHA Surface Mine Haulage Safety with the probationary period;
• Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification and Landfill Gas System Operations and Maintenance issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) required within probationary period;
• Valid driver’s license required;
• Class B Commercial Drivers License required within the probationary period.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.