Waste Collection Operations Supervisor

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

The City of Dayton is seeking a supervisor for the Waste Collection Division. The role oversees daily operations, schedules projects, and ensures efficient use of funds, personnel, and equipment.

You will develop plans for bulky waste removal, recycling, and neighborhood cleanups, and lead training to improve collection methods. You will work with other divisions, address community concerns, and ensure compliance with safety and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in waste collection or field service operations.
• 3 of the 5 years must be in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily performance and operations of the Waste Collection Division.
• Ensure the Division operates efficiently and projects meet priority and budget constraints.
• Directly responsible for the division's short-range work plans and resource allocation.
• Schedule all waste collection projects and develop plans for various programs and routes.
• Develop and implement training programs to improve operations and collection methods.
• Coordinate with other divisions and respond to citizen complaints and community needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

Waste collection operations

Community engagement

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities Supervises the daily performance and operations of the Waste Collection Division. Ensures the Division is operating efficiently and projects are completed according to priority within budgetary constraints. Directly responsible for the division's short-range work plans by determining how goals and timetables are met by planning the efficient use of funds, personnel, equipment and materials. Schedules all waste collection projects; develop plans for bulky waste removal, alley cleaning, recycling, automated system, neighborhood clean-ups, special events, container program, and semi-automated route pick-ups. Develops and implements training programs for personnel to improve equipment operation skills, waste collection technology, and collection methods. Manages issues and concerns which impact the operational effectiveness of the division including but not limited to; equipment breakdowns, employee absenteeism, material shortages and the reassignment of resources. Incumbent works closely with other divisions to coordinate joint work efforts for various projects. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and meets with various community groups regarding future waste collection projects and needs.

Responsibilities Supervises the daily performance and operations of the Waste Collection Division. Ensures the Division is operating efficiently and projects are completed according to priority within budgetary constraints. Directly responsible for the division's short-range work plans by determining how goals and timetables are met by planning the efficient use of funds, personnel, equipment and materials. Schedules all waste collection projects; develop plans for bulky waste removal, alley cleaning, recycling, automated system, neighborhood clean-ups, special events, container program, and semi-automated route pick-ups. Develops and implements training programs for personnel to improve equipment operation skills, waste collection technology, and collection methods. Manages issues and concerns which impact the operational effectiveness of the division including but not limited to; equipment breakdowns, employee absenteeism, material shortages and the reassignment of resources. Incumbent works closely with other divisions to coordinate joint work efforts for various projects. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and meets with various community groups regarding future waste collection projects and needs.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). Associate's degree is preferred. Must have 5 years of experience in the collection and disposal of waste or other field service operations. Three (3) of the 5 years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements Must have a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain as a condition of employment. Within 150 days of appointment must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License(C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment.

Notes Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

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