SOLID WASTE SUPR

Solid Waste Supervisor
Public Works – Solid Waste
FLSA: N

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising the department’s solid waste collection and transportation functions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Trains, assigns, directs, and supervises the work of personnel; develops work schedules.

• Oversees and coordinates solid waste collection and disposal operations.

• Develops and maintains employee convenience site assignments.

• Visits convenience sites to monitor operations and coordinate maintenance.

• Oversees equipment maintenance and repair.

• Ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.

• Purchases and maintains inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Performs related duties.

• Responds to after-hour emergencies as needed.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of solid waste management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and repair principles.

• Skill in directing the work of personnel.

• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.

• Skill in providing customer services.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Landfill Operations Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

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

• The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in solid waste management operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county personnel, vendors, and the general public.

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while bending, crouching, or stooping.

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Senior Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Operator, Equipment Mechanic, Sanitation Equipment Operator, Scale Operator, Public Works Maintenance Worker, and Solid Waste Convenience Attendant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.