Sanitation Crewleader

City of Maypearl; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee the Sanitation division staff and activities in solid waste operations, including refuse collection and disposal. You will monitor routes, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead safety training.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of waste management practices, and the ability to coordinate with city departments. Regular attendance and reliable performance are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in refuse collection and disposal, with two years in progressively responsible supervisory roles.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising staff; monitor operations to identify problems and priorities including routes and schedules; ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review the work of assigned staff to assure quality and timely completion of duties.
• Respond to service requests and resolve issues within scope of authority.
• Monitor operations and enforce adherence to city policies, procedures, and standards.
• Train staff and coordinate training programs; instruct in work techniques and equipment use and maintenance; ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Represent department in meetings and collaboratively work with other city departments on projects.
• Maintain records/logs and data; order supplies; assist with route/policy development and budgeting analyses.
• Maintain time, material, and equipment usage records; generate reports as required.
• Make or recommend purchases (fuel, equipment, repairs) as needed.
• Assist with contract administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.
• Frequently interact with employees, citizens, state/federal agencies.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety compliance

Waste collection & recycling

Equipment operation

Route planning

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree (mechanical operations/waste management)

Progressively responsible supervisory experience

Equivalent combination of experience/training

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Under general supervision, supervises Sanitation division staff and work activities engaged in solid waste operations and programs, including refuse collection, disposal, and landfill delivery.

• Assists with supervision of staff; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems and priorities including routes and schedules; ensures compliance with State and City policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the work quality, and the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Responds to requests for service and resolves issues within scope of authority.
• Monitors operations, and enforces adherence to City policies, procedures, and standards.
• Trains staff and coordinates training programs.
• Instructs staff in work techniques and the proper use and maintenance of equipment; ensures safety regulations are followed.
• Represents assigned department or division at meetings, partners with other City departments on special projects and other assignments.
• Maintains records and logs and other data and general information; orders supplies needed. Assists with development of routes, policies and procedures, budgets and other analysis as needed.
• Maintains time, material, and equipment usage records, and generates reports as required.
• Makes or recommends purchases as needed including fuel, equipment, and equipment repair.
• Assists with contract administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of routes, equipment and operating procedures of solid waste collection, recycling, and landfill operations.
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) & Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of management methods used in operation and maintenance of refuse collection services.
• Knowledge of refuse collection and recycling methods.
• Safety standards and practices, heavy equipment safety rules, and OSHA regulations.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Operating equipment and vehicles found in a typical solid waste collection, recycling, or landfill operation.
• Establishing cooperative working relationships with employees and customers.
• Supervising and coordinating staff; delegating tasks and authority.
• Using computers and software programs as necessary.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required

Associate degree in mechanical operations, waste management preferred or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in refuse collection and disposal or equivalent with two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class B Commercial Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.