COLLECTION CENTER SUPERVISOR

City of Alamogordo, NM•Alamogordo, NM

34d•$24

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Solid Waste-Collection Center Division of the Utilities Department in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
Four (4) years of experience at a solid waste transfer station or recycling site;
One (1) year of progressively responsible supervisory experience;
Valid Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification issued by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED);
Valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo. Drivers shall be granted a period of six (6) months to upgrade and remove an automatic transmission (E) restriction if one exists;
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
OSHA-compliant forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Manages and supervises direct-report staff by coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures;
Conducts employee evaluations, introductory and annual; makes recommendations for hiring, promoting, and releasing employees;
Initiates and administers corrective action, as necessary, according to the Employee Manual;
Mentors employees to their full potential and ensures appropriate training is given to meet the standards of the position held;
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the division budget; monitors budget expenditures;
Administers and enters purchasing requisitions; provides recommendations for heavy equipment purchases;
Assists in payroll administration by verifying and reporting hours worked, absences, and related timekeeping information regarding direct-report staff to the Department's timekeeper;
Oversees, directs, and/or participates in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Collection Center operations; ensures that direct-report staff are trained on established SOPs and ensures compliance with same;
Ensures self and employees attend training necessary to meet City required safety training hours, State and Federal regulations, and continued education requirements to maintain certifications and licenses required of positions;
Maintains current knowledge of safety-related regulations and new technology and methods; conducts weekly safety meetings and maintains a record of the meeting subjects and those in attendance as outlined in the City of Alamogordo Safety Manual;
Coordinates all Collection Center activities in accordance with State and Federal regulations;
Directs and supervises disposal activities to ensure that proper policies and procedures are being followed and that work and safety standards are being maintained;
Responsible for ensuring that on-site inspections and screening of incoming waste are conducted in accordance with NMED Solid Waste rules and/or City of Alamogordo policy;
Maintains records of waste volume, weight, and type; compiles data into monthly reports and distributes reports in a timely manner and as directed;
Investigates and enforces unacceptable and illegal dumping;
Acts as a working supervisor, dedicating time, technical skill, and advanced knowledge to projects based on their complexity or urgency;
Safely operates and/or assigns the operation of various equipment associated with disposal procedures, including chippers, compactors, backhoes, utility trucks, roll-off container trucks, front-end loaders, and forklifts;
Ensures that roll-off trash containers are hauled and dumped at the area landfill in an efficient and timely manner;
Operates a variety of office equipment, including telephone and computer, using standard MS Office software such as Word and Excel, email software, and any other software and/or database programs adopted for use by the City;
Answers questions from the public in person and on the telephone regarding Collection Center fees, operations, dumping, recycling, hazardous waste, and other related matters; directs customers to appropriate locations;
Observes surrounding conditions, such as citizens, equipment, and property, to ensure that solid waste is collected in a safe manner;
Regulates traffic in hazardous conditions in order to ensure safe conditions for Collection Center personnel and the public;
Ensures that Collection Center opening and closing duties are accomplished in accordance with department requirements;
Empties trash dumpsters at various locations in the City;
Checks and/or assigns the inspection of vehicle oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems; makes appropriate adjustments on a regular basis to ensure vehicles and equipment are in proper operating condition;
Ensures that vehicles and equipment are maintained and repaired as needed and regularly serviced according to the City's fleet schedule;
Maintains work area in a clean manner; performs and assigns general custodial duties;
Safely operates City vehicles;
Establishes procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance;
Responsible for thoroughly investigating, reviewing, and addressing department or division accidents to prevent future occurrences and control risk management-related costs;
Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills;
Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens to ensure high operational and service standards;
Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.