Solid Waste Supervisor

City of Santa Fe Springs; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Enid is seeking a capable supervisor for the Solid Waste Department to oversee operations, maintain safety, and drive efficiency. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, and coordinate training while ensuring compliance with EPA regulations and city policies.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, strong leadership, and a proven ability to analyze processes and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent two-year college or technical school, or two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Solid Waste Department operations to ensure safety and proper maintenance.
• Develop short- and long-term goals and processes for waste collection and equipment maintenance.
• Analyze processes and implement changes to improve operations and equipment updates.
• Plan, administer and control budgets for equipment and supplies, including bid work.
• Prepare and review operational reports and schedules for accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee projects to ensure environmental, health, and safety standards are met and compliant with regulations.
• Supervise and review crew schedules; coordinate cross-training including safety training.
• Recommend personnel actions such as selection, evaluation, or disciplinary actions.
• Stay informed on new Solid Waste practices and equipment; address citizen complaints.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing/computer skills

Support others

Operate office equipment

Hydraulics knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Reports To

Director of Public Utilities

Positions Supervised

Solid Waste Personnel

BLS Comparable

51-1011, First-line Supervisors of Production/Operating Workers

Leadership

Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma License with an acceptable driving record.

Position Purpose

To enhance the quality of life of City of Enid residents through the coordination of the efficient removal, recycle and disposal of residential and commercial waste refuse by providing appropriate motivation and oversight, training, tools and equipment to collection employees and to lower repair costs and ensure reliable operation of collection vehicles and other equipment through the development, coordination, and implementation of a preventive maintenance program.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Monitor Solid Waste Department operations to ensure that they remain safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Develop short-term and long-term goals, deadlines, and processes for timely and efficient waste collection and equipment maintenance operations.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations such as updating of equipment.
• Plan, administer and control budgets for equipment and supplies, including bid work.
• Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work-related accidents.
• Oversee projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities and equipment meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
• Supervise, assign, and review work schedules of crew. Coordinate adequate cross-training of employees to include training on safety policies and procedures.
• Recommend or implement personnel actions such as employee selection, evaluation, or disciplinary actions.
• Keep abreast of new developments in Solid Waste practices and equipment.
• Investigate and reconcile citizen complaints.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Performance Measurements

• The Solid Waste department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Waste is collected in a timely and efficient manner and disposed of pursuant to EPA regulations. Low incidence of citizen complaints.
• Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded.
• Policies and procedures in City of Enid personnel manual and safety manual are understood and followed. Effective supervisory skills are demonstrated.
• Employees are well trained and have appropriate equipment to perform at capacity.
• Solid Waste equipment and vehicles are clean and well maintained and a replacement schedule is in place and periodically updated. Vehicle and equipment repair costs are kept at a minimum.
• Assistance and support are provided to other departments as needed.
• Effective working relations exist with public and City personnel. City management is appropriately informed.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates/Licenses

Additional training preferred.

Required Knowledge

Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Computer

Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity to include development of spreadsheets, formulas, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc.

Skills/Abilities

• Work independently.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Basic typing and computer application skills.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and heavy-duty commercial equipment and vehicles.

Physical & Mental Activities And Requirements Of This Position

• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
• Visual Abilities: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Physical Strength: Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally. Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Occasional lifting or carrying objects.
• Language/Comprehension: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Work Schedule/Hours

Regular – 8 hour shift, typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Other – Salaried position requiring occasional attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours.

Work Conditions

Indoor shop environment and outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

Noise Level

Moderate.

Other Work Conditions

None.

Advancement Criteria

Intermediate: 6-8 years experience.

Additional coursework in related field.

Advanced understanding of operating system and budget process.

Advanced knowledge of safety.

Advanced supervisory skills.

Valid CPR certification.

Advanced: 9+ years experience.

Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Expert knowledge of more than one operating system.

Expert knowledge of safety.

Class B/A CDL.

Ability to instruct for CDL license.

Job Descriptions

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

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