Municipal Solid Waste Leader: Operations & Compliance

City of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo seeks an experienced Solid Waste Superintendent to lead both the Collection and Disposal divisions, driving safety, compliance, and customer service, while advancing long-range operational planning.

The ideal candidate will have municipal solid waste experience, strong budgeting and regulatory skills, and a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams across complex operations in Amarillo.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in solid waste operations
• MSW A License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, regulatory compliance, and operational performance

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of both Collection and Disposal Divisions
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Manage budgets and long-range operational planning
• Develop staff and lead continuous improvement
• Engage with stakeholders and public

Skills

Supervisory experience

Municipal solid waste

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Operational planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or related

High School Diploma

Tools

MSW A License (TCEQ)

Texas Class C Driver's License

Job description

City of Amarillo seeks an experienced Solid Waste Superintendent to lead both the Collection and Disposal divisions, driving safety, compliance, and customer service, while advancing long-range operational planning.

The ideal candidate will have municipal solid waste experience, strong budgeting and regulatory skills, and a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams across complex operations in Amarillo.