Operations Foreman - Recycling and Sanitation

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford is seeking a supervisor to manage daily recycling and sanitation operations under the Director of Operations. The role oversees staff, contractors, and routes across Collections, Transfer Station, and Recycling Center, coordinating with Vehicle Maintenance to keep trucks and equipment in service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of progressively responsible waste management experience, with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; five years of progressive experience in recycling, sanitation, solid waste collection, disposal, processing or related operations.
• CDL certification is preferred at time of appointment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to train and supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation of recycling and sanitation within the City of Stamford.
• Supervises staff and contractors in Collections, Transfer Station, and Recycling Center.
• Coordinates with Vehicle Maintenance on repairs and maintenance of the truck fleet and related equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Fleet maintenance liaison

Safety compliance

Reporting & documentation

Route planning

Tools

OSHA standards

Job description

**THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT CITY OF STAMFORD EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

Under the general direction of a Director of Operations, supervises the daily operation of recycling and sanitation within the City of Stamford; exercises supervision over employees and contractors as assigned in Collections, the Transfer Station, and the Recycling Center. Direct liaison with the Vehicle Maintenance Department coordinating and monitoring repairs and maintenance of Department’s truck fleet and developing specifications for truck replacements based on department needs.

• Organize and supervise work assignments; evaluate and coordinate employees’ job performance in Collections, Transfer Station and Recycling Center; participate in personnel activities and projects.
• Respond to vehicles that have broken down on the road and coordinate with Vehicle Maintenance to assess operational and safety capability; determine if vehicle can continue its route or needs immediate repair.
• Supervises assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and project; counsels, coaches, trains, and instructs employees
• Prepares reports at the end of shift for department.
• Assures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Must communicate with staff, manager, department head and the public in oral and written form.
• Inspect work for accuracy and effectiveness and conformance with all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Vehicle Maintenance for upkeep and repair of trucks and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficient Department functioning.
• Track preventative maintenance programs with Vehicle Maintenance for Department fleet.
• Reviews pre-trip inspection DVIR logs/books, inspects trucks weekly.
• Manages staff attendance, including entering and adjusting time into the Time and Attendance system.
• Inspect Collections department facilities weekly and schedules repairs with internal departments or outside contractors.
• Ensure the security of trucks, equipment, and facilities in a safe and cost-effective manner with minimal delay.
• Develop strategies to ensure the long-term financial and operation viability of the Department.
• Review and respond to Vehicle Maintenance internal audits on a weekly and monthly for fuel usage, fuel chargebacks, and maintenance chargebacks.
• Oversee the training of Department members and train new members in the safe operation of all Department functions including trucks, equipment, daily operational procedures to ensure adherence to safety practices and OSHA standards, CDL Requirements, CTDOT, CTDEEP compliance.
• Assign, schedule and oversee collection routes as needed.
• Assist Department Management with budget recommendations.
• Participates in formulating departmental goals and objectives, recommending new operating procedures as necessary.
• Respond to emergencies at facilities and city-wide areas of jurisdiction.
• Supervise Transfer Station and Recycling Center as needed.

• Knowledge of all OSHA safety practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of refuse and recycling collection operations, truck routing, scheduling of staff and management.
• Thorough knowledge of Transfer Station operations.
• Good knowledge of City of Stamford safety practices associated with Solid Waste and vehicle fleet functions.
• Knowledge of basic inventory, budgetary and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to draft written reports.
• Ability to plan, schedule and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to carry out instructions, both written and oral.

Graduation from an accredited high school, or GED and five (5) years five of progressively responsible experience in recycling, sanitation, solid waste collection, disposal, processing or related waste management operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At time of appointment, possession of CDL license, DEEP Transfer Station Volume Reduction Permit, State of CT Forklift Certification, OSHA 10 certification.

Scope of Examination: The examination process will consist of two components, each weighted equally. The Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation (50%) will assess candidates’ relevant work history and experience through supplementary questions. The written examination (50%) will evaluate candidates’ knowledge of this position’s operations, supervision, safety standards, and supervisory practices.

Final scores will be based on the combined results of both components.