SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR (BABIC) (FULL TIME)

City of Richardson (TX)•Boulder City, NV

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Superintendent, or delegate, this position carefully supervises and evaluates daily and long-range work plans of subordinate field personnel involved in providing citywide collection services for residential refuse, recyclables, brush/bulky items and commercial refuse. Implement safety steps and procedures applicable to work within Solid Waste and ensure daily and reliable adherence to these safety standards. Ensure all collection/disposal mechanical equipment and all operational aspects of overall solid waste collection systems are available. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring all collection vehicles are operating in accordance with all Texas Department of Transportation rules and regulations as applicable to employees with CDLs, etc. Ensure all collection routes are operating daily, efficiently, reliably, on time, and in a safe manner. Ensure all departmental rules are adhered to by division employees. Maintain well organized and accurate division records ranging from personnel records to weekly, monthly, and annual work plans. Assist in hiring and selecting personnel. Schedule, train, motivate and assign crews their daily workloads. Mentor and hold crews accountable for all work expectations; disciplining as necessary. Respond effectively and courteously to customer complaints. Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma required; college course work and/or degree is preferred.
Texas Commercial Driver's license, Class B is required.
Five years solid waste experience is required, including three years of progressive experience as a first-line supervisor in a solid waste/collection related setting is required.
Specific knowledge in work scheduling and in operating and maintaining refuse and recycling collection equipment is required.
Thorough knowledge and experience required in assigning and supervising the work of others and also in preparing clear and accurate written records and reports.
Must be able to use computer efficiently with various software applications and must be able to communicate and work effectively with peers, other employees and the public.
Must be able to maintain mental focus during all assigned work activities and must be able to create an effective team environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, assist, and evaluate the work of personnel involved in residential refuse collection, recycling collection, brush/bulky item collection, and/or commercial collection activities.
Select, schedule, assign, and train personnel.
Regularly observe work in progress on routes.
Supervise the operation and proper maintenance of all refuse and recycling collection vehicles and equipment.
Discipline personnel when necessary, with concurrence of Division head.
Coordinate necessary maintenance and repair of division equipment with Fleet Division.
Provide input and propose purchase requests of equipment, general supplies, and tools.
Maintain accurate and well-organized written records and assist Superintendent with performance measure reports on overall work achievement records.
Respond to requests for services and/or complaints from the public courteously and effectively.
Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, officials, vendors, and the public.
Read, understand, and effectively conveys written/verbal work instructions.
Write reports by hand and/or computer.
Must use and ensure subordinates use sound judgment on working safely and use equipment properly at all times.
Lift, carry, and/or drag up to 150 pounds.
Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop, bend freely, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods when supervising, participating in, or performing other job duties related to refuse and recycling collection activities.
Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings and inclement weather.
Some exposure to dust, odors and electrical/mechanical/toxic hazards, using proper safety precautions.
Drive and operate all refuse collection vehicles and equipment as needed.
Use computer and various software applications.