Solid Waste Supervisor - Collections

Rise Social; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Social is seeking a Solid Waste Supervisor – Collections for a government administration role in Albuquerque, NM. The position supervises staff, plans schedules, trains personnel, and ensures safety and policy compliance across solid waste operations, including landfill oversight and maintenance planning.

Essential duties include budgeting input, performance reviews, and coordinating with management. A CDL Class A/B and COP certification are required within six months of hire; a relevant

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, vehicle maintenance, or accounting.
• Five (5) years of solid waste experience in vehicle maintenance, collections, disposal, code enforcement, dispatch, administration.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B; COP within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; identify resource needs; review needs with management; allocate resources accordingly.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with policies and procedures; develop and implement improvements as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules on tools and equipment; supervise facility upkeep and safety.
• Oversee landfill operations including earthmoving for roads, slopes and drainage; ensure disposal operations comply with environmental rules.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; manage dispatch, customer service and code enforcement activities.

Education

Associate's degree in environmental science, business administration, vehicle maintenance, or accounting

Job description

Government Administration Full Time Mid-Senior Level

Solid Waste Supervisor - Collections

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

Overview

Position SummarySupervise, assign, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental FunctionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations.Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned solid waste activities and services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including performing quality control activities on work performed; ensure proper work and safety methods are performed.Monitor and inspect assigned facilities; open, close and secure facilities; schedule maintenance of facilities as appropriate.Maintain preventive maintenance schedules on tools and equipment relative to assigned area of responsibility; ensure that schedules are adhered to.Oversee the operations of an assigned landfill including the movement of dirt for the construction of roads, slopes and drainage.Ensure disposal operations are performed in compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations.Participate in the selection of assigned solid waste staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.Participate in the preparation and administration of the solid waste budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.Monitor the assigned work activities and projects associated with dispatch, customer service and code enforcement activities.May be required to drive a boom truck in the absence of lower level staff.SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of vehicle maintenance and solid waste management.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Represent the Department and Section at meetings and hearings.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, business administration, vehicle maintenance, or accounting; andFive (5) years of solid waste experience in any of the following areas:vehicle maintenancecollectionsdisposalcode enforcementdispatchadministrationClean City program; andTo include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Working ConditionsEnvironmentalOffice environment; shop environment; field environment with exposure to disagreeable odors, potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, grease, fumes and inclement weather conditions.PhysicalEssential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying and standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.