Solid Waste Operations Supervisor

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly responsible supervisor to lead operations in the Solid Waste Department. This pivotal role involves overseeing core services such as waste collection and recycling while managing a team of approximately 55 employees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills, ensuring the effective implementation of safety programs and operational efficiencies. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in public service, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in solid waste collection operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in solid waste operations.
• Valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate operations of the Solid Waste Department.
• Develop and administer safety training programs for staff.
• Manage budget projections and improve service efficiency.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Associate Degree or 60 College Credit Hours

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

RFID Systems

Routing Software

Field-Deployed Tablets

Job description

This is highly responsible supervisory work in directing and coordinating operations activities of the Solid Waste Department. Reports directly to the Solid Waste Manager. An employee in this class will be responsible for directing all operational core services, including residential and commercial solid waste collection, recycling collections, yard waste collection, and support services. Additional responsibilities include developing and administering an in-house driver training program for all truck types owned by the division. Developing and administrating an in-house driver safety and recognition program. Participates in capital improvement planning and implementation, budget development and management, specification writing, marketing, contract negotiation and administration, and public relations. Incumbent will have managerial responsibility for approximately 55 employees. Work is of unusual difficulty and requires the exercise of extensive initiative and independent judgment in formulating, implementing, and supervising the administration of broad policies and programs; developing methods to address individual projects; defining areas where efficiency can be improved; and coordinating and monitoring the effectiveness of new procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results achieved.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close atANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

• Assists in managing solid waste core services on a day-to-day basis.
• Assists in developing and administering divisional safety programs, including conducting training programs and collecting data to prepare training reports.
• Maintains divisional accident records and compiles statistical information relative to all losses.
• Conducts various training programs for solid waste employees and supervisors in all areas of solid waste collection operations and maintenance and recurring training for specific work safety for areas of high risk or large losses.
• Supervises all container maintenance operations for residential and commercial services, including assigned staff and container inventory and refurbishment.
• Manages the divisional truck-mounted RFID systems, routing software, and field-deployed tablets that interface with multiple software programs.
• Prepares, analyzes, and implements programs for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of collection, disposal, and recycling services, such as new technology, methods/procedures, consolidation, elimination, reduction, and/or contracting out of specific services.
• Approves and monitors collection services, resolution of citizen complaints, new services, and service delivery charges.
• Approves additional equipment, personnel, personnel reassignments, and overtime when needed to deliver effective service.
• Reviews, approves, and organizes budget projections and schedules; manages unit budget and work processes.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Assigns, develops, and evaluates direct reports.
• Facilitates and fosters team development at all organizational levels.
• Conducts safety meetings.
• Develops and approves light duty assignments for workers injured on the job.
• Assists in coordinating storm damage and disaster clean up as directed by the City Disaster Debris Manager.
• Supervises other programs within the Solid Waste Division as needed.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• Must be available for rotating shifts of standby and call-out after hours and on weekends, early and late shifts for start-up and close-down hours, and special after-hours events and functions as needed.
• Position is Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• May represent the division with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and citizens.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Associate degree or 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Finance, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public and/or Business Administration.
• Six years of experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations.
• Three years of supervisory/management experience in residential and/or commercial solid waste collection operations.
• One year of experience operating medium to heavy motor vehicles.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Class "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of solid waste collection and disposal best practices and technology; knowledge of modern management practices and procedures; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information relating to the solid waste industry.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, and coordinate the work of skilled and unskilled trades workers in a manner that promotes full performance.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in various communication settings.
• Ability to develop a team environment inclusive of all staff and set clear objectives and measures to monitor processes, progress, and results.
• Skill in research and analysis of data; verbal and written communications with staff, the public, and other government officials.
• Ability to present to groups.
• Ability to develop a team environment inclusive of all staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires light to medium physical work that involves walking, standing, driving most of the time, and exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force periodically.
• Adeptness and speed in using the fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
• When performing field work, the job risks routine exposure to significant environmental hazards, including bright/dim light, dust/pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery; possible exposure to disease/pathogens and toxic/caustic chemicals.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE