Roads and Solid Waste Operations *

Mille Lacs Band; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs Band is seeking a Roads and Solid Waste Operations Manager to oversee the Roads and Solid Waste Departments across all MLBO districts. The role supervises technicians and drivers, plans maintenance and refuse collection, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent must handle essential on-call duties in emergencies and coordinate with tribal leadership and the Public Works Director. CDL, Hazardous Waste certification, and strong budgeting skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school or GED with related experience.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and refuse collection equipment.
• CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements required.
• Hazwoper 40-hour certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule road maintenance operations across MLBO districts.
• Direct collection of commercial and residential refuse.
• Supervise Roads Technicians and Solid Waste Drivers.
• Manage program budget and grant writing activities.
• Ensure safety procedures and regulations are followed.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Trashflow (or equivalent)

Spreadsheet software

Job description

JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Community Development
REPORTS TO: Public Works Director
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 to $110,000

No background check required.

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY

The Roads and Solid Waste Operations Manager is responsible to manage the resources of the Roads Department and the Solid Waste Department and supervise the work and performance of Roads Technicians and Solid Waste Drivers for all districts within the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (MLBO).

This position is identified as an essential position. The incumbent must report for work when on-call and in emergency situations (i.e. wintry condition, flooding, storms, funerals, Water/Wastewater emergencies and other uncontrollable circumstances). The incumbent’s immediate supervisor, Commissioner of Community Development, Tribal and local law enforcement, MLBO elected leadership may requirement the incumbent report for, or remain at work in emergency situations and provide an explanation for closure announcements.

This includes:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the highway maintenance operations of all MLBO districts.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the collection of commercial and residential refuse of all MLBO districts.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Roads and Solid Waste Operations Manager will undertake decision-making and problem solving, assume authorized duties and responsibilities, and interpersonal communication.

• High school graduate or GED certificate required.
• At least five (5) years of roadway maintenance and design experience; and operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including bobcats, skid loaders, front-end loaders, backhoes, commercial lawn mowers, boom truck, welding/cutting and street sweeper.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the operation of refuse trucks, construction equipment, related automotive equipment, and experience in performing routine maintenance on refuse collection vehicles and commercial plow trucks.
• Must have commercial driver’s license with air brake and commercial tanker endorsements.
• Must have Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification.
• Knowledge of grant and proposal writing to secure funding from federal, state, and other funding sources. Working knowledge of budgetary process
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, submit, and manage the program budget.
• Demonstrated ability of residential and commercial refuse collection techniques.
• Demonstrated ability of equipment and materials used for maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain equipment including chain saws, weed trimmers, air powered drills, brushing equipment, commercial air compressor, generator trailer, commercial jetter and lawn mowers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and snow removal equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and highway maintenance methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard federal safety procedures and regulations related to highway construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations involved in the operation of refuse collection vehicles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Band ordinances and policies pertaining to refuse collection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and utilizing spread sheet programs required
• Proficiency with Solid Waste software like Trashflow or equivalent.
• Proficiency with GIS (Geographical Information System)
• Operate street lighting in all three Districts.
• Must be able to work Holidays, nights and weekends as required.
• Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Roads and Solid Waste Operations Manager is responsible to manage the resources of the Roads Department and the Solid Waste Department and supervise the work and performance of Roads Technicians and Solid Waste Drivers for all districts within MLBO.

This position is identified as an essential position. The incumbent must report for work when on-call and in emergency situations (i.e. wintry condition, flooding, storms, funerals, Water/Wastewater emergencies, Pow Wow and other uncontrollable circumstances). The incumbent’s immediate supervisor, Commissioner of Community Development, Tribal and local law enforcement, MLBO elected leadership may requirement the incumbent report for, or remain at work in emergency situations and provide an explanation for closure announcements.

Duties include:

• Plans and schedules road maintenance operations.
• Designs drainage systems, secondary roads, driveway and erosion control plans.
• Coordinates work to efficiently utilize available equipment, material and personnel.
• Projects maintenance budgetary needs based on labor, equipment and material costs.
• Trains subordinates in proper road maintenance procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Supervises crew of roadway maintenance employees.
• Responds to roadway complaints and requests.
• Inspects problem sites throughout the reservation.
• Attends safety meetings and relays safety information to crew members.
• Dispatches snow removal and ice control crews.
• Reviews resurfacing, construction and other maintenance activities to assure they are completed according to plans and specifications.
• Conducts periodic review of pavement conditions to determine the types and severity of pavement distress.
• Participates in the assignment of routes; modifies schedules to accommodate service changes; participates in the training of staff.
• Provides information and assistance to the public; responds to and resolves complaints; receives calls for new customers or changes in service.
• Maintains pertinent logs, records and files; prepares accident reports as required.
• Drives and operates a front or rear loading refuse vehicle to collect contained refuse on designated route; operates controls to empty trash bins into truck.
• Transports loaded refuse and disposes of it at the appropriate landfill.
• Maintains assigned vehicle; maintains fluid levels and tire pressure in assigned vehicle; washes trucks as necessary; inspects assigned vehicle and equipment for mechanical or safety problems; performs minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Reports unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to supervisor; informs supervisor of unsafe or broken sanitation containers and unsafe, difficult or poorly maintained collection sites.
• Exercises functional and technical supervision over refuse collection staff.
• Prepares routine operational reports including daily truck log sheet and daily equipment log sheet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Nature of work is such that incumbent experiences infrequent periods of moderate to high stress levels. Primary sources of stress are in dealing with constituents and workload during emergencies.
• Work exposes incumbent to conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.
• Work exposes incumbent to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery.
• Work exposes incumbent to hazardous chemicals.
• Work is performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather.
• Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, boots or gloves.
• Hours are typically 8-5, with some extra hours, particularly during the winter, special events like Annual Community Clean-Up and Pow Wows. Will involve some evening or weekend work and occasionally an 'on call' system covering emergency situations.
• Local travel is required which includes all Three Districts.