Solid Waste Assistant Manager

Buncombe County•Asheville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Buncombe County Solid Waste is hiring one Solid Waste Assistant Manager to provide managerial and operational leadership, technical management, and strategic oversight for countywide solid waste facilities and environmental compliance programs. The position serves as assistant to the Solid Waste Manager and assists in supervising and directing daily operations of the municipal solid waste landfill, construction and demolition landfill, and treatment and processing operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The position is in person, typically based at the Buncombe County Landfill, and follows a typical Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime may be allowed depending on departmental operational needs. Required certifications include 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and certification and Certified Landfill Operator certification through NCSWANA, either at hire or within 12 months. Landfill Operator and SWANA operator certification are required by statute or regulation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and four years of experience in landfill operations, solid waste engineering development, construction or maintenance activities, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Landfill Operator certification.
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) operator certification.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and certification at hire or within 12 months.
Certified Landfill Operator certification through NCSWANA at hire or within 12 months.
Knowledge of municipal solid waste collection and disposal principles and practices.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to landfill operations.
Knowledge of supervision, organization, and administration principles.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in operating motorized equipment.
Maintain working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulators.
Ability to evaluate workloads, organize assignments, exercise independent judgment, and make decisions.
Ability to interpret and implement codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to apply engineering standards.
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of landfill employees.
Ability to maintain work records and prepare written reports of activities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 30 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical abilities required include balancing, climbing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work is performed around heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the employee or others.

Responsibilities

Assist in directing and scheduling landfill operations and personnel.
Help schedule workloads and equipment, land clearing, construction and improvement projects, and safety training.
Coordinate maintenance needs with the Fleet Manager.
Operate GPS surveying equipment to maintain grade control of landfills and the borrow area.
Consult with the Manager on recruiting, selecting, and training landfill personnel.
Operate heavy equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the Buncombe County landfill.
Assist with grade control equipment and ensure equipment, containers, tools, and supplies are inventoried, maintained, and operated properly.
Assist with developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs and procedures to protect employees, contractors, the public, and the environment.
Assist with post-closure system management and gas collection system improvements.
Consult with the Solid Waste Director as needed in the Landfill Manager’s absence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.