Rubble Yard Supervisor

MarBorg; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MarBorg in Santa Barbara seeks a Rubble Yard Supervisor to lead daily rubble yard operations and supervise staff on site. The role requires strong leadership, bilingual English/Spanish communication, and the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will manage equipment operators, coordinate outbound shipments, inspect loads, and enforce company policies to maintain efficient, safe yard operations.

Qualifications

• Previous lead or supervisory experience in construction, demolition or similar industrial setting.
• Minimum three years of wheel loader and excavator experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and guide rubble yard staff.
• Oversee day-to-day activities, workflow, and assignments.
• Ensure safety, equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound material flow and shipments.
• Inspect loads, manage contamination, and monitor traffic flow.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Safety conscious

Education

Less than high school + 3 years equipment operator experience

Tools

Wheel loader

Excavator

DVIR / fleet software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $34.00 To $38.00 Hourly

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Recycle Yard Facility Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rubble Yard Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the rubble yard operations. This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring strong communication, sound judgement, equipment operation experience, and the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions.

The ideal candidate is bilingual, works independently and provides on‑site leadership and guidance, while also willing to perform whatever duties are necessary to keep the yard operating safely and efficiently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise, train, motivate and provide guidance to employees who work in the rubble yard.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities, workflow and employee assignments.
• Assess situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Respond appropriately to equipment issues, customer concerns, safety situations, and unexpected changes in workload.
• Lead by example and maintain a hands‑on presence throughout the rubble yard operations.
• Monitor and regularly schedule removal of accumulated metal, trash under the belts and screen.
• Assist with loading, unloading sorting, moving and processing material when needed.
• Operate wheel loader or excavator as needed .
• Ensure all loads being dumped have adequate water applied as necessary to control dust and maintain compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor the track out, adding straw waddles and tarps during rain events.
• Ensure all incoming loads are inspected and directed to correct designated dumping are to avoid rehandling and processing as well as improve traffic flow.
• Monitor dumping practices and correct improper material placement immediately to prevent costly and timely screening of material.
• Regularly inspect and quality‑control piles of material to identify and remove contamination before material is processed and shipped.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-operation inspections, including checking diesel, propane, coolant, DEF, and hydraulic fluid levels; inspect hoses and components for signs of wear or damage; and maintain clean windows, mirrors, and cab areas to always ensure clear visibility and safe operation.
• Must be able to recognize mechanical issues with all equipment and report needs for repairs. Document on DVIR and/or utilizing fleet software.
• Maintain full understanding of yard processes, traffic flow, and material handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized rubble yard and proactively manage material levels and coordinate processing and outbound hauling to prevent excessive buildup of material in the yard.
• Effectively manage inbound and outbound material flow
• Monitor incoming loads and adjust operations based on production demands.
• Communication with Recycle Yard Facility Supervisor to coordinate outbound shipments to ensure adequate trucks and employees are available.
• Conduct routine inspections of yard and equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, safety procedures and proper equipment operating practices by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration of other vehicles, and recycle yard personnel who may be walking, driving or working on the floor.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, employees, and management.
• Work with Recycle Yard Facility Supervisor to address performance or operational concerns.
• Work with management to improve productivity, safety and overall rubble yard operations performance.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise equipment operator and oversite of sorters that work in rubble yard.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous lead or supervisory experience in construction, demolition or aggregate, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of wheel loader and excavator experience.
• Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency for extended periods with continuous attention to detail and safety.
• Strong understanding of aggregate, rubble, or C&D operations.
• Strig communication and people-management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with others, communicating, and speaking to supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Ability to supervise and direct team members at the rubble yard.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, based on material volume and job priorities.
• Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical and hands on rubble yard duties when necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

EDUCATION:

Less than high school education; and minimum three (3) years of equipment operator experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Doing Good: Maintains and promotes integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Making Good: Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.
• Treating Our People Well: Proactively seeks and finds ways to provide extraordinary service. Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals characterized by pride, trust, and commitment.
• Observant: Ability to identify safety or operational deficiencies and to quickly implement a correction.
• Safety Matters: Actively participates in creating a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and our customers.
• Environmentally Focused: Takes initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations. Makes everyday Earth Day.

NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability, Communication, Dependable, Initiative, Decision Making, Leadership, Problem Solving, Safety Conscious

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and write English, interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. They should also be able to speak English effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Class C driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job t he employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and constantly bend at the neck and waist, twist at the neck and waste, grasp (simple and power) and push and pull. The employee is required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as machine operation) most of the workday; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently must climb and use fine manipulation of hands. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear and safety eyeglasses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.