Supervisor- Solid Waste Collections

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the daily operations of solid waste collection services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as departmental policies and procedures. The primary purpose of this role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise residential and commercial collection activities while ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of services to the community. Responsibilities include managing staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance; overseeing operational budgets and equipment maintenance; developing collection routes and schedules; analyzing operational data to improve efficiency and service delivery; responding to customer inquiries and citizen concerns; maintaining records and reports; and collaborating with internal departments and external agencies to support the City’s waste management goals and commitment to exceptional public service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in residential/commercial solid waste collection, supervisory, or a related field
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of: Variety of heavy and light equipment, Budget Management, Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, Supervisory principles, practices and techniques
• Skill In: Leading and coaching others, Prioritizing and delegating work assignments, Diagnosing, assessing, and evaluating maintenance and repair needs
• Ability to: Ensure a safe work environment, Maintain operational vehicles and perform quality control, Solve technical problems, Maintain and organize files shop computer database and paperwork

Responsibilities

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline and/or termination of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management
• Oversees daily solid waste operations and activities. Ensures staff follow all policies and protocols to maintain a safe work environment
• Facilitates the diagnosis, repair, service, and maintenance of heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment. Determines the need for minor or intermediate repairs or replacement of components, and schedules repairs and upfits to minimize impact to operations of solid waste collection
• Monitors equipment status to ensure readiness safety and serviceability. Completes specifications sheets for ordering new or replacement equipment, as needed. Maintains records of repairs and schedules for preventative maintenance
• Enters and updates system data related to work orders and activity; maintains activity logs, records, files and reports
• Responds to, investigates customer complaints, and resolves service issues. Acts as liaison to City departments, vendors and other stakeholders
• Oversees and ensures the cleanliness and general organization and upkeep of shop, tools, equipment and supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED