Solid Waste Services Foreman

City of Enid•Enid, OK

About The Position

The Solid Waste Services Foreman coordinates the efficient removal of residential and commercial waste for Enid residents and helps ensure that collection vehicles and related equipment operate reliably through a preventive maintenance program. The foreman provides leadership by setting an example, scheduling and reviewing work, and approving work. This role supervises Crew Workers, Commercial Collectors, Residential Operators, Commercial Operators, and Heavy Equipment Operators, and reports to the Solid Waste Supervisor. The foreman assists with crew supervision, work assignments and schedules, personnel actions, employee training, vehicle and equipment maintenance, field inspections, route inspections, safety enforcement, reporting, and customer problem resolution. The position may operate solid waste vehicles and perform other duties as needed. Employment is subject to pre-employment screening and ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. A valid Oklahoma Class B CDL and acceptable driving record are required upon hire. The role may require scheduled on-call availability with a 30-minute response time. The work schedule is variable, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until route completion, Monday through Friday. Overtime and weekend work may be needed. Work takes place in an indoor shop and outdoors in changing weather, with loud to moderate noise and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and elevated locations. Hearing protection is required as needed. Physical requirements include occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, operating controls, and periodic shoveling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Oklahoma Class B CDL upon hire and an acceptable driving record.
Complete Solid Waste Defensive Driving within one year of employment.
Knowledge of personnel selection, training, and evaluation principles and procedures.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Basic personal computer skills, including typing, email, and word processing.
Advanced knowledge of hydraulics and heavy-duty commercial equipment and vehicles.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Accuracy and attention to detail; good communication and public relations abilities; and ability to assist and support others.
Ability to operate a telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and perform calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, basic algebra, and geometry.
Intermediate personal computer skills, including email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Must have a telephone.
Subject to post-offer pre-employment drug screening, physical examination and medical history check, and criminal background check.
Subject to employment-history and driving-history investigations covering the previous three years, and to DOT-required random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes when scheduled for on-call status.
Able to meet physical demands that include occasional lifting or carrying of 50 pounds, ascending and descending ladders, maneuvering controls, and periodic shoveling.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in changing weather and tolerate loud to moderate noise; use hearing protection as required.

Nice To Haves

Additional coursework in a related field; 5–7 years of related experience; ability to cover for the supervisor briefly; advanced departmental safety and operating-system knowledge; advanced supervisory skills; expert ability to operate departmental equipment; and valid CPR certification (intermediate advancement criteria).
Associate degree or equivalent in a related field; 8 or more years of related experience; ability to cover for the supervisor for an extended period; expert departmental safety knowledge; advanced knowledge of more than one operating system; basic knowledge of the department budget process; expert ability to operate departmental equipment; and valid CPR certification (advanced advancement criteria).

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising, assigning, and reviewing crew work and schedules.
Recommend or implement personnel actions, including employee selection, training, evaluation, rewards, and disciplinary actions.
Train employees on departmental policies and safe work practices.
Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance for City collection vehicles and related equipment.
Analyze internal processes and recommend or implement operational, procedural, policy, or equipment improvements.
Monitor field work to ensure it is performed properly and materials are used appropriately.
Inspect routes periodically and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Prepare and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work-related accidents.
Communicate with customers, supervisors, and other personnel to exchange information and resolve problems.
Assist residents in obtaining refuse collection services.
Assist other departments as needed.
Operate solid waste vehicles as needed and perform other assigned duties.