Solid Waste Disposal Foreman

City of Youngstown Civil Service Commission•26. S. Phelps St Youngstown, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works and in coordination with the Blight Remediation Superintendent, the Solid Waste Disposal Foreman oversees daily solid waste collection operations. This role supervises Waste Collector-Drivers, ensuring the safe, efficient operation of collection vehicles and equipment, and the proper disposal of waste. The position plays a critical role in protecting public health and maintaining community cleanliness, while supporting the overall success of the City's solid waste management program.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of all methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials used in the collection of solid waste and disposal is required.
Must have a Valid State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver’s License required by the time of hire.
Must have (5) years of supervisory experience in solid waste operations or related field.
Minimum of (3) years of experience operating a waste collection vehicle, straight truck or equivalent.
Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
Must have knowledge of garbage collection and disposal procedures, scheduling systems and procedures, record keeping and knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.
All candidates for employment with the City of Youngstown must be residents of Mahoning County or an Ohio County that is adjacent to Mahoning County at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BS or BA degree with major course work in public administration, environmental studies, solid waste management or related field (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Oversee solid waste services, programs, and operations in the absence of the Solid Waste Disposal Superintendent
Assist in developing and managing the division's annual budget, including forecasting staffing, equipment, and material needs; monitor and approve expenditures
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, ensure landfill compliance, and oversee preparation of required reports
Respond to and resolve resident inquiries, service requests and complaints in a professional manner
Plan and assign collection routes; adjust operations based on road, traffic, and weather conditions
Monitor daily route progress and ensure adherence to operational plans; implement adjustments as needed
Review daily tonnage reports and operational logs to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
Supervise, train, motivate and evaluate staff, address performance issues and support professional development
Coordinate routine and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Implement and enforce safety protocols to reduce risks of injury, property damage, and accidents
Ensure timely compliance with all federal. state, and local reporting requirements
Perform additional duties as assigned