Solid Waste Foreman

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking a Solid Waste Foreman to supervise and direct crews responsible for refuse/recycling collection, container delivery and repair. The role creates crew assignments, ensures safety and quality, and communicates with staff in large meetings and in confidential settings.

The position involves occasional heavy work, on-call hours, and flexible start times. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years field operating experience, and 2 years operating

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and 3–5 years field operating experience.
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment (5 tons or larger).
• Valid Arizona Class B CDL or Intrastate CDL with no air brake restriction and valid medical certificate by hire date.
• Must complete DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct collection, container delivery and repair operations.
• Create and approve crew assignments and schedules; monitor productivity and quality.
• Ensure safety and customer service standards are met.
• Communicate with department staff via email and meetings; respond to questions and complaints.
• Work holidays, flexible hours and be available for on-call as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

A Solid Waste Foreman, under general direction, supervises and directs the activities of personnel responsible for the collection of refuse and recyclables, as well as the repair and/or delivery of refuse/recycling containers. An employee in this class is responsible for creating and approving crew assignments and schedules, ensuring safety and customer service standards are met, and reviewing the productivity and quality of work of all assigned personnel. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Employees of this class supervise and participate in solid waste collection, and container delivery and repair. The Solid Waste Foreman is responsible for managing and directing the activities of all workers and operators and is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment to ensure that the quality and quantity of work performed is in compliance with applicable safety standards and operating policies. The Solid Waste Foreman communicates with department staff through email and face-to-face in large open meetings and in confidential settings. On occasion, work requires operating solid waste collection equipment, completing routes, some heavy physical exertion, and is frequently performed under adverse climatic conditions. Daily public contact involves answering questions and responding to complaints. The Solid Waste Foreman is supervised by a Solid Waste Operations Administrator who reviews work results through meetings, reports, and data analysis. A Solid Waste Foreman is a critical services position that is expected to work some holidays and flexible hours, which may require a different starting time each day. Work is subject to call-out during off-duty hours or a regular day off. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) field operating experience (example: conducting field inspections, operating equipment, etc.) in a municipal or private refuse collection operation. Two years of experience operating heavy equipment (5 tons or larger).

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or Intrastate CDL, with no air brake restriction, and valid medical examiner's certificate by hire date. Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment of DOT safety sensitive employees.

Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or higher is preferred. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in a supervisory or lead capacity is highly desirable. Experience operating refuse collection equipment and basic computer skills preferred.

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4143.pdf