Solid Waste Supervisor

City-of-Deniso; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Deniso seeks a Solid Waste Supervisor to plan, direct, and oversee collection, transportation, and disposal activities in Denison, TX. You will supervise crews, enforce safety, and maintain records while assisting in budget development.

Responsibilities include evaluating operations, training staff, handling licensing, responding to emergencies, and ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, state and local laws. A CDL Class A license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of municipal/private solid waste experience.
• Valid Class A CDL license required at placement.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews performing solid waste activities and ensure safety.
• Plan and direct solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal.
• Evaluate operations and propose improvements.
• Prepare reports and assist in budget preparation.
• Participate in staff selection, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure licensing, permits, and regulatory compliance are current.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Solid waste management

Safety awareness

Budget & planning

Equipment operation

Staff training

Recordkeeping & reporting

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

To plan, organize, direct, and supervise the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Supervises, oversees, monitors, and supports crews and personnel performing solid waste activities; delegates work, oversees licensing and safety, establishes schedules and methods for solid waste collection, transportation and disposal activities; implement policies and procedures; and participates in hands‑on work involving solid waste.
2. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff operating solid waste collection vehicles, collecting solid waste at collection facilities and transporting various types of solid waste.
3. Perform the most complex work; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications.
4. Prepare various reports on operations and activities; participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for labor, materials, supplies and vehicles; monitor and control expenditures.
5. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; draft and conduct performance evaluations; ensures all licensing and permits are current and up to date.
6. Supervise, inspect and participate in the operation and use of equipment, vehicles and tools on job sites.
7. Make recommendations on means and methods to be used in the efficient collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste.
8. Keeps records, prepares and submits reports on work performed in solid waste collection, bulk collection and brush collection.
9. Ensure that the division maintains environmental compliance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.
10. Investigate complaints, accidents and route completion and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve any issues.
11. Respond to emergency and after hours calls.
12. Answer questions and provide information to the public; establish and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service and perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, equipment and materials used in solid waste collection, transportation and disposal.
2. Considerable knowledge of safe work practices and hazards associated with solid waste collection, transportation and disposal.
3. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of project prioritization, productivity measurement, long range planning and budget control.
5. Ability to organize, implement, direct and perform work involved in the safe operation of solid waste collection equipment.
6. Ability to train assigned personnel in safe work practices.
7. Ability to standardize materials and methods and estimate time, materials and equipment needed to perform solid waste related work.
8. Ability to operate a variety of heavy power‑driven equipment including solid waste collection vehicles.
9. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
10. Ability to understand, prepare and implement technical and general instructions.
11. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
12. Ability to maintain consistent attendance and respond to emergencies during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma/GED.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL license at the time of placement.
• Two years of municipal or private sector experience in solid waste collection, transportation and disposal.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (over 50lbs.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Specialized training or formal education in logistics and operations management.
• Specialized training in the operation of solid waste collection vehicles including commercial side‑load, front‑load, automated residential and brush collection vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience in the operation of landfills, collections stations and transfer stations.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.

• Ability to withstand frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to withstand frequently carrying and lifting objects ranging from 1-25 pounds.
• Ability to withstand occasionally carrying and lifting objects ranging from 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the function of the job by squatting, kneeling and/or crawling.
• Ability to frequently bend, climb, reach overhead and below shoulder level while performing job duties.
• Ability to turn knobs, levers, cranks, wrenches, valves and handles.
• Ability to step up or down to enter or exit City properties.
• Ability to work in inclement weather as required.