Senior Solid Waste Operations Supervisor

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a full-time Senior Solid Waste Public Works Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise daily solid waste and recycling collection activities. This position advances your career in the Public Service Department and supports Lansing residents through reliable service.

On-call duties, overtime and weekend work may be required. A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
• On-call, as scheduled, during non-normal working hours.
• May require overtime or weekend work for emergencies.
• Public works supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the City’s solid waste collection systems including recycling, composting, yard waste, refuse, or bulk item pickup.
• Supervise employees: assignments, discipline, evaluation, training, leave and vacation time, scheduling and overtime in accordance with bargaining unit contracts.
• Determine work requirements by using technical plans, City policies, material specifications and targeted response timelines.
• Participate in developing an annual work plan for budget operations and forecasting personnel, equipment, technology, and capital improvements to infrastructure.
• Mentor, train, counsel, motivate, evaluate, and discipline subordinates.
• Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed and compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Participate in natural disaster response (tornado, flood, blizzard, windstorm, etc.).
• Knowledge of snow removal and salting operations.

Skills

Solid waste management

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Safety compliance

Disaster response

Snow removal ops

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking a full-time Senior Solid Waste Public Works Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise daily solid waste and recycling collection activities. This position advances your career in the Public Service Department and supports Lansing residents through reliable service.

On-call duties, overtime and weekend work may be required. A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License is required.