SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR

City of Lawrence•Lawrence, KS

12h•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lawrence is seeking to fill the position of Supervisor Solid Waste. This role involves supervising field crews engaged in the collection and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste, including trash, recycling, and yard waste. The supervisor will assign and direct the work of field crews, participate in various field operations and services tasks, and perform technical and support activities for the solid waste division within the Municipal Services and Operations Department. Key responsibilities include supervising and reviewing staff work, preparing daily schedules and assignments, providing and coordinating staff training, learning to use Routeware software, accessing data processing and financial systems for billing, preparing and presenting reports, and assisting with the development and administration of the Solid Waste Division's annual budget.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, solid waste management, public or business administration, or a related field.
At least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience.
Two (2) years of lead or supervisory responsibility in solid waste (trash, recycling, yard waste) collection or other supervisory experience, program management and development.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Kansas driver’s license.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within the first year.
Must pass the background check.
Must pass post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Supervise field crews engaged in the collection and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste (trash, recycling and yard waste).
Assign and direct the work of crews in the field.
Participate in a variety of the tasks and duties performed by the crews assigned to field operations and services.
Perform technical and support activities for the solid waste division.
Supervise and review the work of staff providing solid waste services.
Prepare daily schedules and staff assignments.
Provide and coordinate the training of staff.
Learn to use the Routeware software.
Learn and access the data processing and financial systems associated with billing.
Prepare, review, and present reports.
Investigate and assist with the development and administration of the Solid Waste Division annual budget.