Sanitation Crewleader

City of Ennis; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ennis seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee the sanitation division, including refuse collection, disposal, and landfill delivery, under general supervision. Responsibilities include supervising staff, optimizing routes and schedules, enforcing regulations, training personnel, and maintaining records and reports.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in mechanical operations or waste management (or equivalent), 5 years in refuse collection with 2+ years supervisory, and a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical operations or waste management preferred (or equivalent).
• Five years of experience in refuse collection and disposal; two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sanitation staff and oversee routes and schedules; ensure compliance with state and city policies and regulations.
• Review staff work quality to ensure efficient and timely completion of duties.
• Respond to service requests and resolve issues within scope of authority.
• Monitor operations and enforce adherence to city policies and standards.
• Train staff and coordinate training programs; instruct on equipment use and safety rules.
• Represent department at meetings and collaborate with other city departments on projects.
• Maintain records, logs, supplies, and assist with budgets and analyses; generate required reports.
• Maintain time, material, and equipment usage records and assist with contract administration.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Route planning

Staff training

Communication skills

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Computers & software

Education

Associate degree in mechanical operations or waste management

Tools

Computers & software

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.

• 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.

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.