Solid Waste Operations Leader

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a seasoned supervisor for its solid waste division to oversee staff, operations and safety compliance. You will direct daily activities, allocate resources, and ensure high standards of service and environmental adherence.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least five years in solid waste with supervisory experience; a CDL Class A/B and COP permit are required or obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in environmental science, business admin, vehicle maintenance, or accounting.
• Five years of solid waste experience in areas such as vehicle maintenance, collections, disposal, code enforcement, dispatch, or administration.
• At least one year of supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and review staff in solid waste activities and operations.
• Establish schedules and allocate resources for services.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures; monitor compliance.
• Manage budget; monitor expenditures and prepare reports.
• Oversee landfill operations and disposal compliance.
• Coordinate staff training and performance improvements.
• May drive a boom truck in absence of lower staff.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Associates degree in environmental science or related

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

COP permit

Job description

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a seasoned supervisor for its solid waste division to oversee staff, operations and safety compliance. You will direct daily activities, allocate resources, and ensure high standards of service and environmental adherence.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least five years in solid waste with supervisory experience; a CDL Class A/B and COP permit are required or obtainable within six months of hire.