Solid Waste Supervisor - Refuse Disposal Division

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental & Vision

457b plan

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Home buyers' program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Solid Waste Supervisor for the Refuse Disposal Division to lead daily operations at the Bacon Park Transfer Station and associated landfill activities. This role requires overseeing staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring safety, compliance with permits, and quality customer service.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree and four years of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public works, plus a valid driver's license and ability to operate

Qualifications

• Associate degree; four years of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public works, and heavy equipment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and monitors performance of assigned personnel and equipment in daily Refuse Disposal Division operations including Bacon Park Transfer Station
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Monitors vehicle repair and maintenance needs and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the performance of assigned personnel and landfill/ transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate landfill/transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate GPS equipment and maintain accurate data.
• Review and monitors flow meters and lift stations throughout landfill and maintain accurate data.
• Ensures trucks are operating properly, safely, and effectively.
• Reviews and enforces Disposal and Operations Plan and EPD Permits.
• Coordinates and interacts with residents, City Staff and EPD officers; maintains professional customer service skills; answer questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates and monitors landfill scales; maintains records from day-to-day operation.
• Supervises transfer station roll-off container truck operations and customer support to achieve quality customer service.
• Ensures day-to-day landfill Design and Operations Plan compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

GPS

Landfill equipment

Job description

Team Sanitation is looking for you! Come and join our team as the next Solid Waste Supervisor - Refuse Disposal Division.

This position supervises and participates in the daily operations of Refuse Disposal Division.

• health
• dental and vision
• defined contribution plan (457b)
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• vacation
• sick leave
• paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• home buyers' program
• tuition reimbursement and more!

Additional Requirements

Associate Degree; with four (4) years of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public work and heavy equipment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Supervises, directs, and monitors performance of assigned personnel and equipment in daily Refuse Disposal Division operations including Bacon Park Transfer Station
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Monitors vehicle repair and maintenance needs and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the performance of assigned personnel and landfill/ transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate landfill/transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate GPS equipment and maintain accurate data.
• Review and monitors flow meters and lift stations throughout landfill and maintain accurate data.
• Ensures trucks are operating properly, safely, and effectively.
• Reviews and enforces Disposal and Operations Plan and EPD Permits.
• Coordinates and interacts with residents, City Staff and EPD officers; maintains professional customer service skills; answer questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates and monitors landfill scales; maintains records from day-to-day operation.
• Supervises transfer station roll-off container truck operations and customer support to achieve quality customer service.
• Ensures day-to-day landfill Design and Operations Plan compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Refuse Disposal Director and/or Landfill Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with City ordinances, waste collection and disposal procedures.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city ordinances, the employee handbook, and department standard operating procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of varied supervisory duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to supervise the provision of commercial refuse collection services. Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of businesses, contractors, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and cold or inclement weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned staff.