Compost Operation Supervisor

Key Staffing•Bakersfield, CA

2d•$38 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Key Staffing is looking for an experienced Compost Operations Supervisor. Environmental Services | Organics & Recycling Operations This is a direct hire opportunity. Pay Range: $38–$44 per hour This is a long-term career opportunity with a well-established environmental services organization operating across California’s Central Valley. The company specializes in organics recycling, composting, and environmental operations with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and sustainability. Employees are offered competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to grow with a stable organization that values operational excellence and long-term commitment. Position Overview The Compost Operations Supervisor is a full-time, hourly role based at an environmental waste and organics processing facility. This position is a working supervisor role, responsible for overseeing daily compost operations while actively operating equipment and leading a field-based team. The role involves supervising staff, managing compost processes, maintaining compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in an outdoor, industrial environment. Primary equipment includes front-end loaders, screens, and conveyors. Additional equipment may include dozers, excavators, generators, and other support machinery.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in: Supervisory or lead roles, Commercial compost or organics processing operations, Operating front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, and similar heavy equipment
Strong knowledge of: Workplace safety standards and procedures, Record-keeping and documentation systems, Equipment cleaning and maintenance practices
Proven ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly
Strong decision-making, time-management, and organizational skills
Effective verbal communication and active listening abilities
Ability to read and write clearly for daily logs and reports
Dependable, honest, and professional
Demonstrates flexibility, cultural awareness, and a strong work ethic
Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Potential exposure to hazardous materials; adherence to safety protocols is required
Ability to work independently while managing daily operational demands
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 lbs as needed
Ability to climb on and around heavy equipment and sit for extended periods while operating machinery
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods
Ability to climb stairs equivalent to at least two stories

Responsibilities

Partner with the Environmental Superintendent to support strategy, scheduling, projects, daily operations, and related initiatives.
Lead and train compost staff on safe and effective heavy-equipment operation
Operate heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Manage compost windrows and piles through turning, watering, and covering to support proper biological activity
Oversee aeration systems and blower operations
Load and unload materials from trucks, stockpiles, and conveyors
Maintain accurate and detailed operational records for compost operation
Collect compost samples and document temperature and moisture readings
Perform daily safety inspections and routine equipment checks
Communicate maintenance and repair needs to site leadership
Participate in routine maintenance activities
Perform additional duties as assigned