Solid Waste Facility Supv (MRF)
About The Position
The Solid Waste Facility Supervisor assists in overseeing and managing operations at Mecklenburg County’s new construction and demolition recycling facility at Pence Road, and assists with processing at the Amble Drive and Pine Grove Circle facilities as needed. The role calls for a technical or mechanical background and an understanding of complex recycling-processing machinery. The supervisor coordinates with contracts and contractors, interacts with customers, and trains employees in similar job series. Flexibility and a willingness to help resolve mechanical and operational issues are important as the new facility is established. The position includes monitoring budgets and operating metrics, improving processes and performance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, managing employee performance, coordinating with other agencies, and overseeing equipment procedures and maintenance. It also involves operating automated sanitation equipment and performing complex maintenance and care of motorized equipment used in refuse collection. A valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County driving privileges are required; a CDL may be required based on job-specific needs. Work is outdoors and exposed to weather conditions. The position requires physical strength and dexterity for tasks that include lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions, as well as the ability to work around severe weather, noxious fumes, and high dust levels.
Requirements
- At least six years of directly related experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
- Associate degree; relevant education and experience may be combined.
- Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.
- County driving privileges.
- Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and supervise and train others in its safe operation.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles, solid waste facility operations, occupational hazards, safety precautions, equipment maintenance methods, equipment specifications, and replacement recommendations.
- Knowledge of state and local traffic laws and regulations, purchasing methods and policies, and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Ability to coach, counsel, train, and evaluate employee performance, including safety practices.
- Ability to 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.
- Physical 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.
- Proficiency in applicable computer programs and technology used to diagnose and maintain complex equipment.
- Ability to manage simple analytical data and demonstrate adaptability, communication, teamwork, decision-making, delegation, energy, work management, safety awareness, and technical/professional knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), if not 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.
- SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) certification.
- Familiarity with solid waste operations.
- Familiarity with DOT requirements.
- Familiarity with NC DEQ regulations.
- Technical and/or mechanical background and experience with complex recycling-processing machinery.
- Good driving record.
Responsibilities
- Monitor budgets and operating metrics; diagnose and improve processes, procedures, and performance.
- Take precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
- Conduct root-cause investigations of injuries and incidents, and follow up with discipline and retraining as needed.
- 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 equipment procedures and maintenance requirements.
- Operate automated sanitation equipment to collect and dispose 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 needed.
- Train staff in various areas of operation.
- Assist in overseeing and managing MRF operations at the Pence Road construction and demolition recycling facility.
- Assist with processing at the Amble Drive and Pine Grove Circle facilities as needed.
- Coordinate with contracts and contractors.
- Provide customer service and assist with mechanical and operational solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
