Solid Waste Collection Route Supervisor (Warehouse)

City of San Antonio•Tx 78238, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, this role is responsible for performing supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and inspecting solid waste collection routes and/or the processing of refuse collected. The position exercises direct supervision over assigned crews.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
Three (3) years of progressively responsible commercial driving experience, to include one (1) year of experience as a crew leader or lead worker.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to read and interpret data collected.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to interpret and properly apply all City and Department policies.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to develop work schedules and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of City streets, alleys, and rural areas.
Knowledge of basic principles of hydraulics.
Knowledge of State, City, and department regulations, rules, and policies related to the collection and disposal of solid waste.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures related to the operation of a garbage truck.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
Skill in operating a garbage truck.

Responsibilities

Directs operations of solid waste routes, ensuring that the refuse is transferred in the manner stipulated by the Texas Department of Health, local ordinances, and the Solid Waste Division.
Plans and schedules work assignments, including the establishing performance standards for work crews, directing the utilization of equipment, conducting periodic counts of new home occupancy, and designing routes to balance the work loads.
Examines City Public Service work orders to identify customers entitled to pick-up services.
Inspects each route at least once a day to ensure proper collection service and cleanliness after pick-ups.
Performs daily inspections on all equipment to ensure all mechanisms in the control room and on vehicles are safe and operating properly.
Maintains records such as vehicle and equipment performance, tonnage of debris received, and expiration/renewal of operators' driver's licenses.
Conducts safety briefings to ensure that vehicle operators are kept current on road and traffic conditions and on accident reporting procedures.
Initiates personnel actions, including counseling subordinates on work related problems, preparing performance appraisals, recommending disciplinary actions, submitting accident and injury reports, and scheduling subordinates for time off and/or vacation.
Ensures that all vehicles entering or departing the transfer station adhere to established traffic safety policies.
Maintains surveillance of the loading pit to ensure cleanliness of the upper and lower levels.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.