Solid Waste Facility Supv (MRF)

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County’s Land Use and Environmental Service Agency (LUESA) is hiring a Solid Waste Facility Supervisor to help oversee and manage material recovery facility (MRF) operations at its new Construction/Demolition Recycling facility at Pence Road. The position may also assist with processing at the Amble Drive and Pine Grove Circle facilities as needed. The role requires technical and mechanical ability, experience coordinating contracts and contractors, customer service skills, and the ability to train others. The supervisor is expected to contribute to mechanical solutions and adapt to the needs of a new recycling facility. Basic driving is required; a CDL is desired but not required. The position monitors budgets and operating metrics, supports efficient processes and performance, and ensures safe, compliant operations. It oversees employee hiring, training, coaching, discipline, and performance evaluation, and works with other agencies to promote customer satisfaction and efficiency. Duties also include operating automated sanitation equipment and performing complex maintenance and care of motorized equipment used in refuse collection and disposal. The position requires at least six years of directly related experience, including one year of supervisory experience, and an associate degree or an accepted combination of relevant education and experience. A valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County driving privileges are required. A CDL and solid-waste specialty certification may be required based on job-specific needs. The position is based at 7833 Pence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, and works outdoors exposed to weather conditions. Salary range is $69,388–$87,000; the position is exempt (salary).

Requirements

At least six years of directly related experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Associate degree; a combination of relevant education and relevant experience is accepted.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County driving privileges.
Technical and/or mechanical background and ability to work with complex processing machinery used in recycling operations.
Basic driving ability.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and solid-waste facility operational practices, occupational hazards, and applicable safety precautions.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in solid-waste center maintenance and operations, including equipment specifications and replacement recommendations.
Considerable knowledge of state and local traffic laws and regulations and skill in operating a variety of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and policy; computerized maintenance management systems; applicable computer programs; technology used to diagnose and maintain complex equipment; and simple analytical data management.
Ability to coach, counsel, train, and evaluate employee performance, including safety policies and practices.
Ability to supervise and train others in safe heavy-equipment operation; supervise and perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs; prepare and maintain workload data; and monitor repair bills.
Ability to read and comprehend maps and give and follow oral and written instructions.
Strength and dexterity to perform required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
Ability to work outdoors with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, and high levels of dust.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees, and supervisors.
Ability to demonstrate adaptability, communication, teamwork, decision-making, delegation, energy, work management, safety awareness, and technical/professional knowledge.
Must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); it may be required based on job-specific requirements.
Certification in a solid-waste specialty area, such as Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO), Compost Certification, Transfer Station Certification, Integrated Manager, or equivalent; certification may be required based on job-specific requirements.
SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) certification.
Familiarity with solid-waste operations.
Familiarity with DOT requirements and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) regulations.
Teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor budget and operating metrics and diagnose and improve processes, procedures, and performance.
Take necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
Ensure thorough root-cause investigations for injuries and incidents, with consistent follow-up, discipline, and retraining.
Oversee employee hiring and performance management, including selection, coaching, discipline, training, and performance evaluation; provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Interact with other agencies to support customer satisfaction and improve efficiency.
Ensure compliance with procedures for equipment and maintenance.
Operate automated sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and refuse.
Perform complex maintenance and related care of motorized equipment used in daily refuse collection.
Lead safety meetings with staff as necessary.
Train staff in various areas of operation.
Assist in overseeing and managing MRF operations at the Pence Road Construction/Demolition Recycling facility and assist with processing at Amble Drive and Pine Grove Circle as needed.
Coordinate with contracts and contractors and assist with mechanical solutions for facility operations.