Public Services Supervisor – Waste & Recycling Operations

City of Grand Rapids, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (Day

401a employer contribution

Retiree Health Savings Account

Voluntary life & AD&D, FSA, disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid parking

Home Ownership Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement & professional发展

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Public Services Specialist to lead Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides in solid waste operations, including recycling and yard waste collection.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating tasks, training new employees, enforcing recycling/yard waste ordinances, coordinating with Police and other agencies, and assisting in supervisor duties when needed. This role is safety-sensitive and requires a CDL A.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in medium/heavy equipment operation or solid waste management, including lead worker experience.
• CDL A license required; safety-sensitive position under DOT random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides; plan, organize, coordinate and assign tasks.
• Assist in training new employees and coordinate training activities.
• Coordinate enforcement of recycling, refuse and yard waste ordinances; oversee corridor cleaning operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Police, HOT team and other agencies for corridor cleaning.
• Troubleshoot process issues and recommend improvements; may fill in as acting supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Public Services Specialist to lead Refuse Collection Operators and Public Services Aides in solid waste operations, including recycling and yard waste collection.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating tasks, training new employees, enforcing recycling/yard waste ordinances, coordinating with Police and other agencies, and assisting in supervisor duties when needed. This role is safety-sensitive and requires a CDL A.