Transfer Station and Scalehouse Foreman

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford is seeking an Operations Supervisor to coordinate the daily operations of the transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, recycling center, and related activities. Under the Director of Operations, you will supervise staff, allocate tasks, monitor safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role may involve hands-on work with heavy equipment, addressing customer concerns, and driving continuous improvement in efficiency, waste diversion, and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years in solid waste/transfer station operations, with 2+ years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, and recycling center.
• Assign staff and equipment based on workload and priorities; monitor productivity and performance.
• Oversee receipt, handling, transfer, and movement of waste and recyclables; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations management

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science / Public Administration / Construction Management or related field

Tools

Scale house software

Basic computerized systems

Job description

**THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT CITY OF STAMFORD EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations, or designee, coordinates the daily operations of the City's transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, recycling center, and related solid waste and recycling activities.

Responsibilities include assigning and directing staff; coordinating facility and equipment operations; monitoring safety and regulatory compliance; overseeing recycling and material recovery activities; addressing operational and customer service issues; and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery, workplace safety, and waste diversion. May also perform hands‑on operational duties, including operating equipment, as necessary to support facility operations.

• Supervises and coordinates daily operations of the transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, recycling center, and related facilities.
• Assigns staff and equipment according to workload, staffing, facility conditions, and operational priorities; monitors productivity, attendance, work practices, and performance.
• Oversees the safe receipt, handling, sorting, transfer, loading, and movement of solid waste and recyclable materials.
• Coordinates facility traffic, customer activity, material flow, hauling schedules, and related operations to maintain safe and efficient service.
• Oversees scale house operations, including vehicle weighing, transaction records, weight tickets, and customer charges, reconciliation, journal entries, invoices, subledger systems; resolves routine customer concerns.
• Supervises recycling and resource recovery activities and monitors contamination, diversion, and material quality.
• Supports recycling, composting, organics, reuse, and other waste‑diversion initiatives and recommends improvements.
• Operates or directs the operation of heavy equipment and coordinates equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs, and utilization.
• Enforces safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices and responds to accidents, spills, equipment failures, and other operational hazards.
• Ensures facility operations comply with applicable Connecticut DEEP requirements, permits, OSHA standards, state statutes, municipal policies, and departmental procedures.
• Maintains required operational, safety, environmental, and compliance records and prepares routine reports.
• Monitors tonnage, recycling, diversion, contamination, equipment utilization, and other operational measures to identify trends and improve performance.
• Identifies operational problems and recommends improvements to procedures, staffing, facility layout, equipment, recycling practices, and service delivery.

• Responds to operational emergencies, severe weather, facility disruptions, and special collection or community activities as required.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Solid waste, transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, and recycling operations.
• Knowledge of Recycling, waste diversion, material recovery, and contamination control.
• Knowledge of Heavy equipment operation, material handling, and facility safety practices.
• Knowledge of Applicable Connecticut DEEP requirements, permits, OSHA standards, state statutes and municipal policies.
• Knowledge of Employee supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Basic computerized systems, scale house software, spreadsheets, and operational reporting.

• Ability to supervise employees and coordinate multiple facility operations.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions and respond effectively to changing conditions.
• Ability to safely coordinate employees, customers, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve safety, environmental, equipment, and operational problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to monitor operational data and recommend improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, regulatory personnel, and the public.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and exercise sound judgment.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in solid waste management, transfer station operations, recycling, public works, or heavy material handling two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirement

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• CT DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification preferred.

Scope of Examination:

The examination process will consist of two components, each weighted equally. The Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation (50%) will assess candidates’ relevant work history and experience through supplementary questions. The written examination (50%) will evaluate candidates’ knowledge of supervisory practices.

Final scores will be based on the combined results of both components.