Sanitation Supervisor

Lawrenceville, City of•Lawrenceville Public Works, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises the Sanitation division of the City’s Streets and Sanitation Department. The role involves planning, organizing, and prioritizing daily work assignments for the sanitation department team members, coordinating and overseeing employees in support of city-sponsored events, and scheduling sanitation pickup routes. The supervisor will implement, maintain, and oversee daily activities, and periodically review sanitation routes for efficiency and effectiveness. Training, evaluating, and developing employees for sanitation-related tasks, including vehicle operations and maintenance, is a key responsibility. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, collaborating with other municipal departments, and responding to citizen complaints are also essential functions. The position requires recommending personnel actions, completing employee evaluations, maintaining and ordering personal protective equipment (PPE), and developing the department budget alongside management. Preparing reports and recommendations for the department manager or director, holding safety meetings, conducting interviews, and filling in for the Sanitation Manager or Director when needed are also part of the role. Other duties as needed will be assigned.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of sanitation maintenance techniques, equipment, and materials.
Familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines related to sanitation maintenance and safety.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of city personnel policies.
Knowledge of street and sanitation routes.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in leadership, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team of employees.
Skill on prioritizing workload efficiently.
Commercial Driver's License.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work, usually associated with three to five years’ experience or service; five years of sanitation knowledge preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Possession of a valid CDL commercial driver’s license Class B issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of customer service, sales techniques, and account management principles.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead all sanitation department employees with associated tasks.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work assignments for the sanitation department team members.
Coordinate and oversee employees in support of city sponsored events.
Coordinate and oversee the schedules the routes for sanitation pickup.
Implement, maintain, oversee daily activities, and periodically review the sanitation routes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Train, evaluate, and develop employees for sanitation related tasks using approved techniques and best management practices.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and guidelines during sanitation maintenance activities.
Collaborate with other municipal departments, such as engineering, gas, electric and city operations/maintenance, event teams, to coordinate projects and ensure efficient use of resources.
Respond to and resolve citizen complaints and inquiries related to sanitation needs.
Recommend promotions, demotions, and discipline for all assigned employees to the department manager or director.
Complete yearly employee evaluations for assigned personnel.
Maintains, specifies, and orders personal protection equipment (PPE) for the department.
Develops budget alongside management for the department.
Prepare reports and recommendations for department manager or director regarding sanitation department activities, budget, and future plans.
Hold regular safety meetings with both Street and Sanitation Departments.
Conduct interviews for Sanitation Department.
Fill in for Sanitation manager or director when needed.
Other duties as needed.