SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SUPRVSR

Shawnee County, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee County in Kansas seeks a Supervisor for refuse and recycling operations. The role oversees frontline crews, enforces safety standards, and reports to the Solid Waste Director.

Responsibilities include staff development, performance evaluations, and scheduling while ensuring efficient service delivery to the community. The position also handles customer requests, supervises hiring and promotion processes, and provides cost estimates for special pickups, contributing to departmental

Qualifications

• High school level education; GED acceptable.
• Experience in refuse/recycling operations or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise frontline crews, manage performance and schedules.
• Participate in hiring, promotions and staff evaluations.
• Estimate costs for special pickups.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Job description

Position Control Number(s): SW1050, SW1051, SW1088A FLSA Status: N

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS - Position Description

Under limited supervision, this position supervises refuse and recycling collection crews. Performs other duties as required. This position reports directly to the Solid Waste Director.

WORK PERFORMED

70% Front Line Supervisor. Supervises Solid Waste collection crews with respect to accountability for performance and behavior including approval of absences to conform with personnel needs, discipline of employees, staff development and training, completion of performance evaluations and other personnel related functions. Participates in the hiring and promotional process. Instructs staff on proper completion of tasks. Inspects/reviews work of staff to ensure that projects are complete. Establishes work schedules and assigns work. Checks work procedures/products. Maintains oversight of Solid Waste department container inventory. Ensures and enforces safety standards.

25% Customer Service. Follows up on requests from businesses to start or increase refuse/recycling. Resolves customer complaints.

5% Estimator. Estimates cost of special pickups.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Human resource management including hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.
• Supervisory responsibilities and effective leadership skills.
• Solid Waste collection equipment and practices.
• Applicable work safety rules and practices, county/department policies.

Ability to:

• Plan and direct the work of others.
• Organize, supervise and evaluate employees.
• Prepare written and oral reports.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

Skill in:

• Providing leadership and direction to employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HANDS BODY/TRUNK OTHER Reaching X Sitting X Driving X

Pushing/Pulling X Bending X High Elevation X Climbing X Reaching X Unprotected Heights X Throwing X Lifting-65 lbs. X Around Moving Machinery X

ARMS Carrying X Driving Automotive Equipment X Reaching X Jumping X Exposure to Dust, Gases and Fumes X Lifting-65 lbs. X Twisting X Cramped Body Position X Pushing/Pulling X Squatting X Sustained Positions X

Carrying X Turning X Noise Levels (Excessive) X Throwing X LEGS/FEET Electrical Hazards X

EYES Walking X Slippery Surfaces X

VOICE

Climbing X Moving Objects X Talking X Jumping X In High Volume Traffic X EARS Turning X Exposure to Marked Changes in

Hearing

Hearing X Lifting-65 lbs. X Temperature and Humidity X EQUIPMENT USED Personal Computer Tablet Computer Printer Phone System Two-Way Radio Power Tools Hand Tools Safety Equipment Refuse Collection Equipment County-owned vehicles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Three (3) years’ experience in refuse/recycling collection operations or in experience in a related
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake certification preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.
• Required to lift sixty-five (65) pounds.
• Required to work a variety of schedules including mandatory overtime, rotational weekends, and emergency situations.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. I have read and understand the duties and requirements for this position. Employee’s Signature / Printed Name Date Appointing Authority’s Signature / Printed Name Date Created: 06/04 Revision History: 10/26