Senior Solid Waste Supervisor 37

City of Lansing•Lansing, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lansing is seeking a full-time Senior Solid Waste Public Works Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of solid waste and recycling collection. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to advance their career with the Public Service Department. If you would like to be a part of maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of Lansing residents, please consider this opportunity by submitting your full and complete application today.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

On-call, as scheduled, during non-normal working hours
May require overtime or weekend work for emergencies

Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of the City’s solid waste collection systems which may include participation in any of the following: recycling, composting, (yard waste), refuse, or bulk item pickup.
Supervision of employees: assignments of work, discipline, evaluation, training, approval of leave and vacation time, scheduling and tracking overtime in accordance with bargaining unit contracts, scheduling of routes, and dates.
Determines work requirements by using technical plans, City policies, material specifications and targeted response timelines.
Participates in the development of an annual work plan for budget operations and forecasting future requirements of personnel, equipment, technology, and capital improvements to infrastructure.
Mentor, train, counsel, motivate, evaluate, and discipline subordinates
Ensures work crews follow general safety rules and procedures and that all work activities conform to safety requirements, City policies, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Participates in natural disaster response (i.e. tornado, flood, blizzard, windstorm, etc.)
Knowledge of snow removal and salting operations