Sanitation Crew Lead — Field Operations & Safety

City-of-Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Prattville in Alabama seeks an Operations Supervisor for solid waste collection. This non-exempt role involves supervising crews, coordinating routes, and ensuring timely maintenance and reporting.

Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, 3 years related experience, 2 years of supervisory experience preferred, 21+ years old, and a Class A driver's license (within 9 months). Drug screening and lifting 50 lbs are required. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant laws/regulations.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of division equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in prioritizing, planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze a variety of situations and make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates solid waste collection activities.
• Oversees and participates in the work of sanitation crews engaged in the collection of solid waste and yard waste.
• Patrols the city to identify problem areas and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Schedules work crews and prioritizes assignments.
• Schedules and directs the maintenance repairs of vehicles.
• Reviews reports completed by subordinate personnel; completes a variety of regular and special reports.
• Assists in orienting, training, assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating department personnel; participates in hiring.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews employee time and leave requests.
• Completes performance appraisals on subordinate personnel.
• Provides information to citizens regarding sanitation policy and procedure.
• Coordinates with citizens for special pick-ups.
• Responds to citizens' complaints and concerns.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Safety principles

Supervision

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

City of Prattville in Alabama seeks an Operations Supervisor for solid waste collection. This non-exempt role involves supervising crews, coordinating routes, and ensuring timely maintenance and reporting.

Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, 3 years related experience, 2 years of supervisory experience preferred, 21+ years old, and a Class A driver's license (within 9 months). Drug screening and lifting 50 lbs are required. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is needed.