Public Works Assistant Supervisor - Sanitation

BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG

POSITION OPENING

CLASSIFICATION: Public Works Assistant Supervisor - Sanitation

GRADE: NB 12

RATES OF PAY: Hourly $37.73

PLACE OF WORK: Public Works Campus

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the Assistant Supervisor over the sanitation collection in the Public Works Department for the Borough of Chambersburg. This position will be elevated to Supervisor once the current Supervisor retires at the end of the year. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the Borough’s sanitation collection activities, including green yard waste. Work involves planning, supervising, directing personnel, and performing work with considerable latitude over work methods and procedures. Direct supervision is received from the Assistant Director of Public Works and/or the Director of Public Works.

The employee assigns areas of work and ensures, often by frequent inspections, that all standards are met. The position is generally a standard workweek, consisting of 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; however, the position often requires flexible work hours, including often starting the workday during the overnight hours, and shifting schedules as needed to accomplish supervision of work that occurs overnight or in the early mornings.

As a frontline supervisor, the incumbent is expected to perform work activities alongside the crew as needed including riding on the back of sanitation vehicles, loading municipal solid waste into collection vehicles, monitoring drop-off at Bulky Waste Days at the Borough Farm and inspecting tipping at the local landfill. Work also involves performing administrative work such as maintaining personnel records, distributing paychecks, dealing with customer and collection issues, and receiving incoming supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an accommodation.

• Oversees the operation of refuse collection and disposal of residential and commercial trash, including account management; anticipates or investigates cause for delay or inadequate performance and takes appropriate action;
• Plans and schedules work for most effective and efficient use of personnel and equipment and to minimize interference with or interruption of services;
• Directs, schedules, checks, assists, evaluates, counsels, and instructs direct reports as to methods, procedures, and safety required in sanitation operations;
• Keeps records of materials and supplies used, prepares reports, and places orders in accordance with approved policies and procedures;
• Receives and addresses customer complaints in a positive manner;
• Administers contracts for the collection and disposal of businesses' and apartments’ refuse;
• Establishes charges for business accounts;
• Executes approved Department budgets for assigned areas;
• Follows work of contractors and Borough personnel and anticipates or investigates causes for delays or inadequate performance and takes appropriate action;
• Assists other Public Works department supervisors in their work as needed;
• Oversees the safe operation of all sizes of equipment, and instructs employees in the care and use of equipment and suggests improved work methods;
• Investigates and resolves complaints from the public and employees alike and makes recommendations for improvements to the Director and Assistant Director of Public Works;
• Drive the routes for the day to ensure all refuse is collected and that no debris is left out on the road.
• Oversees the leaf collection program.
• Overseas the bulky and electronic drop-off.
• Assists with preparation of short- and long-range plans related to the Borough’s refuse collection;
• Approve time cards for employees and input time cards for equipment;
• Facilitates the training of staff;
• Provides quality control of staff and operations and ensures continuance of logs, charts, records, schedules, maintenance, testing, and calibration of equipment;
• Attends night meetings as required;
• Troubleshoots issues;
• Consults with supervisors and makes recommendations as to personnel matters such as hiring, performance, promotion, discipline, etc.;
• Assists in the preparation of the Department’s operational and capital budgets;
• Oversees the requisition of equipment and supplies necessary to carry out projects and operations;
• Maintains good personnel and public relations;
• Facilitates meetings with staff;
• Operates motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and power-driven equipment;
• Subject to emergency calls and responses, including responding to weather events and other emergencies outside of normal working hours;
• Participate as designated instructor for the Borough’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program in both the classroom and on-the-road training
• Performs other duties as assigned and required within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Ability to learn, follow, model, and impose Borough policies, rules, procedures, and regulations in a fair and consistent manner;
• Thorough knowledge of refuse collection and disposal activities;
• Working knowledge of municipal purchasing procedures;
• Ability to develop working plans and coordinate maintenance projects; ability to interpret and evaluate plans and reports;
• Knowledge of the best management practices (BMP) for residential and commercial sanitation collection and recycling as well as green waste recycling;
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate, and supervise the work of other personnel, either directly or through supervisor;
• Ability to plan, supervise, and participate in training programs;
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies governing the organization;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the public;
• Must possess good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers and the general public;
• Must have a strong technical background and the ability to prepare concise and accurate technical reports;
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions and to issue verbal and written instructions clearly and succinctly;
• Ability to read and write at the level required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job;
• Ability to implement and maintain safe work practices and safety regulations in a fair and consistent manner;
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor as needed;
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and power-driven equipment, including but not limited to fork lifts, backhoes, dump trucks, tow trucks, and pickup trucks with snow plow;
• Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good professional judgement, and possess the physical/mental ability/agility to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to work-related information and records;
• Ability to operate computer workstation and related software programs such as email, calendar, Word, Excel, etc;
• Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the job, including outside of the standard work hours of the position, weekends, evenings, and holidays, when necessary; and be available to respond to emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in engineering, or related degree; and/or
• Trade school certification in Public Works Management, Waste Management, or a closely related area of study.

Experience:

• More than five (5) years of progressive experience in the public works area, including some formal supervisory experience;
• Some experience with procurement and purchasing practices in a municipal environment (i.e., knowledge of competitive bidding system and COSTARS State contract process).
• Some experience loading or driving a sanitation rear end loader and/or a commercial side or front loader preferred;
• Knowledge and experience with facility maintenance including minor plumbing, electrical, and landscaping.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCES

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain required clearances to hold a position at Chambersburg Borough.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle license, three (3) years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough's motor vehicle insurance underwriter.

Must reside within fifteen (15) driving miles of the corporate limits of the Borough of Chambersburg within one (1) year of the hire date as their bona fide primary residence, and continue to reside within that area while employed.

Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A with Air Brakes, O restriction is permitted, prior to the end of the probationary period.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee primarily works indoors which may subject the employee to common internal exposures, including, but not limited to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, grease, noise, etc. Additionally, the employee frequently works outdoors and may be subject to common and sometimes uncommon external exposures, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, and other severe and adverse weather-related conditions. Incumbent will be working with, and in the presence of, various chemicals and substances which requires adherence to strict safety precautions. The employee must occasionally visit facilities that are accessible only by uneven paths of travel, ladders, stairways, and confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards. Work may be performed alone, with frequent interruptions, and involves responding to requests from internal organization stakeholders as well as the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders within the department’s scope of accountability;
• Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time, repeat the same movements, use hands to control, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and see details of objects that are more than a few feet away;
• Must be able to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects;
• The employee must frequently visit and inspect worksites and facilities that are accessible only by uneven paths of travel, ladders, stairways, and confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards;
• Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions;
• Must possess dexterity requirements ranging from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso necessary to carry out duties of job;
• Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls; see differences between colors, shades, and brightness; and hear sounds and recognize the differences between them;
• Light to medium work, with occasional moving (lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling) of heavy objects and the ability to independently lift objects with a maximum weight of approximately seventy-five (75) pounds;
• Occasional to frequent physical demand required for lifting, moving, and storing of supplies, general maintenance, etc.;

• Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday as needed to carry out essential job duties;
• Must demonstrate emotional stability, pay close attention to details and concentrate on work;
• Must be able to perform the duties of the position while under physical and emotional pressures;

• Operates motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and power-driven equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Occasional travel within and around the geographical boundaries of the Borough as needed and required.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Borough of Chambersburg to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other trait protected by Pennsylvania or federal law.

NOTE: This description is the present overview of the job, and is subject to change by the employer and is to be used as a temporary management guide to performance.

TO PERSONNEL OFFICER:

If interested, complete the online application. An up-to-date resume is recommended.

If you have any questions, contact Sophia Suarez in Personnel at 717-251-2462.

Posted: Thursday October 2, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Thursday October 16, 2025 5PM

Salary : $38