Landfill Supervisor

City of Springfield•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Department of the City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Landfill Supervisor. This position will work alongside and report to the Superintendent of Solid Waste. This position serves as a key member of the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill leadership team dedicated to achieving efficient operations and exceptional customer service through communication, team development, cohesiveness, and safety. These are accomplished and achieved through principles followed within the Trust Edge framework and are modeled at the City through processes, relationships, and trust. The Landfill Supervisor will manage and direct landfill operations, oversee professional crew leaders, equipment operators, maintenance workers, heavy vehicle technicians, and work alongside and provide operational support to Environmental Specialists and support staff. The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency. These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Requirements

Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in landfill operations, earthwork, quarries, or highway construction which includes environmental compliance and the operations of various types of heavy construction equipment
Three years of experience in a supervisory role
MDNR Solid Waste Technician Certificate required within probationary period
MSHA Surface Mine Haulage Safety with the probationary period
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification and Landfill Gas System Operations and Maintenance issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) required within probationary period
Valid driver’s license required
Class B Commercial Drivers License required within the probationary period
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment
Pre-employment drug testing is required

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college with Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related degree may be considered in lieu of some experience
Advanced study and certification in various technical, environmental, and operational aspects of sanitary landfill development, operation, monitoring, and closure

Responsibilities

Manage and direct landfill operations
Oversee professional crew leaders, equipment operators, maintenance workers, heavy vehicle technicians
Provide operational support to Environmental Specialists and support staff