Waste Management Operations Supervisor

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks an experienced Solid Waste Division Manager to help direct landfill operations, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee budgets, equipment purchases, and environmental reporting while promoting waste reduction programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years of experience, and a valid Georgia driver’s license. State certification as a Certified Landfill Operator within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent education, licensing, and relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in related work to understand subordinate roles and problem-solving.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license for the vehicle operated; ability to obtain State certification as a Certified Landfill Operator within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Directs and schedules operations at the landfill and ensures work is completed as scheduled.
• Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, schedules, supervises, evaluations, and disciplines personnel.
• Inspects work for compliance with rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; conducts equipment and inventory inspections; checks vehicles for maintenance needs.
• Approves purchases of supplies and replacement equipment; identifies and purchases new equipment.
• Approves and reviews environmental monitoring reports and maintains division inventory of equipment.
• Assists in developing and monitoring budgets including equipment specifications, annual contracts, and long-term goals.
• Enforces environmental regulations to maintain compliance with state regulations.
• Submits payroll for all Solid Waste Division hourly and salary employees.
• Approves daily and monthly tonnage and revenue reports.
• Oversees projects associated with operation of a solid waste landfill.
• Inspects incoming loads for prohibited waste and approves special handling loads for disposal.
• Supports waste reduction through recycling and diversion.
• Updates Public Works website and Columbus GA Recycles app; manages Integrated Waste Facebook page.
• Attends training seminars and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Waste diversion

Waste disposal

Public administration

Policy development

Budget management

Supervision

Oral and written communication

Vehicle operation

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Driver's license

Certified Landfill Operator certification

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks an experienced Solid Waste Division Manager to help direct landfill operations, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee budgets, equipment purchases, and environmental reporting while promoting waste reduction programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years of experience, and a valid Georgia driver’s license. State certification as a Certified Landfill Operator within 12 months is expected.