Assistant Foreman

Upper Darby Township • Upper Darby, PA

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About The Position

Interested in helping lead front-line sanitation crews that keep our community clean, safe, and functioning every day? Upper Darby Township is seeking a qualified and dependable Assistant Foreman to support the daily operations of the Sanitation Department. This role assists in supervising crews responsible for refuse, recycling, and bulk collection; assigns routes and vehicles; investigates service complaints; maintains daily logs and reports; and coordinates the issuance of violation notices. The Assistant Foreman participates in field collection work as needed, inspects landfill operations for safety and sanitary compliance, requisitions supplies, and performs routine administrative and clerical duties. This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, familiarity with Township streets and ordinances, and the ability to work effectively with staff, residents, and departmental leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five (5) years of experience within a sanitation department
• Some supervisory experience
• Ability to read street maps and navigate Township streets and alleys
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of sanitation collection methods, safety practices, and Township procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively with staff, residents, and departmental leadership in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or advanced coursework
• At least one (1) year of formal supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising crews responsible for refuse, recycling, and bulk collection
• Assigns routes and vehicles
• Investigates service complaints
• Maintains daily logs and reports
• Coordinates the issuance of violation notices
• Participates in field collection work as needed
• Inspects landfill operations for safety and sanitary compliance
• Requisitions supplies
• Performs routine administrative and clerical duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED