Sanitation Supervisor

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mission Texas seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee the Solid Waste Department under the direction of the Sanitation Director. The role requires knowledge of waste collection and disposal operations and supervision of several employees.

Responsibilities include budgeting, coordinating with private contractors for time and budget adherence, training staff, and ensuring compliance with CDL and licensing requirements, including potential Solid Waste Operator or TDH Vector licenses.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of progressive experience in municipal operations, preferably solid waste.
• Must have a current valid CDL license from the Texas DPS.
• Class B Solid Waste Operator License or TDH Vector License may be required within designated schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervises department employees and support staff.
• Schedules and assigns employees for operations.
• Manages budget and reports in assigned area.
• Coordinates with private contractors to ensure compliance with time and budget parameters.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies and procedures and oversees staffing decisions.

Skills

Supervision

Budget knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years municipal operations experience

Tools

CDL License

TDH Vector License

Job description

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Job Title: Sanitation Supervisor Classification: Exempt - Admin

I. JOB SUMMARY

This position requires a thorough working knowledge of administrative and management procedures, solid waste collection and disposal operations. Under the direction of the Sanitation Director, coordinates the operation, activities and personnel of the Solid Waste Department. This individual supervises several employees.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSRequires a high school diploma or equivalent; or five (5) years’ of progressive responsible experience in municipal operations, preferably in solid waste operations.III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSApplicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug, physical and pre-placement screening administered by the City of Mission appointed physician at the City’s expense.Must have a current valid class “CDL” license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.IV. SKILL ABILITY REQUIREMENTSRequires knowledge of solid waste disposal and collection procedures, with knowledge of municipal operations and administration including a comprehensive and sizeable budget.Other specialized job requirements include experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance, ability to supervise and train others, and ability to work well with others.Must possess, or be able to obtain at a minimum a Class B Solid Waste Operator License within the designated schedule under 30 TAC 330.125 which lists the appropriate combination of classroom instruction and on the job training and a TDH Vector License.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervises department employees and support staff.Schedules and assigns employees to undertake departmental operations using work procedures and workflow requirements as template.Issues written and oral instructions.Creates a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.Prepares reports from individual reports of subordinates.Reviews errors and complaints.Administers adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility.Oversees and evaluates programsEvaluates needs and formulates recommendationsCoordinates with private contractors providing solid waste services for the City, to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the activities.Responds to public concerns or other inquiries relative to policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding solid waste and makes recommendations.Oversees personnel needs of the department including hiring, transferring, coaching, and training of staff.Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff according to City and departmental policies and procedures.Provides training and presentations for staff as needed.Maintains accurate records and prepares required reports and maintains appropriate files on area of responsibility.Maintains daily attendance records for all employees within the assigned area of responsibility.Attends meetings, conferences etc. as directed by the Public Works Director.Answers questions regarding collection procedures and collection operations.Drafts correspondence, places telephone calls, and complete other administrative, supervisory or technical tasks related to collection operations within assigned area of responsibility.Performs other appropriate duties as required.Duties involve considerable, bending, lifting, digging, carrying or walking and/or using force equal to lifting 25-50 pounds.Meets with management during times of severe weather to coordinate daily activities as well as prepare city for event as well as for potential clean up post event.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sanitation Director.

Special Requirements

VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS? Attend special events when needed.VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALSGeneral office, safety equipment/materials, and various other equipment related to the operation of the solid waste department to include but not limited to the following:Personal computer10 key calculatorPrinterManual Hole PuncherSanitation truckBrush truckVIII. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe individual works indoors in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office and outdoors in all types of weather conditions to oversee the activities and operations of the department. The job has some hazards and the physical demands are moderate to extreme. Exposures to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.