City of Amarillo, TX - Solid Waste Superintendent
About The Position
The City of Amarillo is seeking an experienced solid waste professional to lead its Solid Waste Collection and Solid Waste Disposal divisions. This role involves ensuring exceptional customer service, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, people-focused leader with experience in municipal solid waste and landfill operations, and knowledge of regulatory compliance, budgeting, and operational planning. Amarillo is a vibrant community offering the amenities of a growing metropolitan area with a friendly atmosphere. The Solid Waste Department provides comprehensive services including refuse collection, landfill operations, recycling, transfer station operations, and more. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Solid Waste Superintendent will lead daily operations, regulatory compliance, budgeting, employee development, and long-range operational planning. The ideal candidate has a strong background in municipal solid waste services and a thorough understanding of landfill operations and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in solid waste operations
- MSW A License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, regulatory compliance, and operational performance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred, or ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the solid waste industry as a Superintendent or equivalent
- Extensive municipal landfill management experience
- Experience managing residential and commercial collection systems
- Experience leading large operational teams
- Capital improvement planning and project management experience
- Strong background working with regulatory agencies, consultants, and public stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Oversee both Solid Waste Collection and Solid Waste Disposal divisions
- Ensure exceptional customer service
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous operational improvement
- Oversee daily operations
- Manage budgets
- Oversee employee development
- Conduct long-range operational planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
