What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Crew Supervisor position at Center for Digital Governmtent?
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Safety Sensitive, Solid Waste Crew Supervisor positions in the Department of Public Works, Waste Management Division.
This position is responsible for managing, inspecting, or scheduling operations that transport goods from one location to another such as trucking, routing and delivery businesses. This position involves the operation of equipment of all or some of the following: roll-off trucks, backhoe loaders, stationary compactors and dumpsters. This position enforces environmental regulations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This is supervisory level work in one of the County's solid waste convenience centers.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Employees supervise a crew of workers at a convenience center to move solid waste and direct citizens and contractors where to drop off recyclables. Employees supervise a crew at each convenience center and also operate equipment and direct citizens to specific trash and recycling locations. An employee in this class has considerable contact with citizens, contract haulers, and other county employees in explaining, assisting, and coordinating convenience center operations. An employee supervises the daily operations of convenience center activities. Activities involve providing a safe and efficient facility for county residents to drop off trash, tires, construction materials, concrete, brush, metal and to deliver recyclable materials such as paper, cans, bottles, oil and batteries; work requires preparing a variety of records and reports.
The complexity of work involves ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining operations during equipment breakdowns, and planning for operational and equipment needs to maintain quality services. The scope of work impacts County citizens and other employees within the County. There is considerable independent judgment exercised in completing work assignments. Work is reviewed by a higher-level supervisor for quality assurance in services provided and successful implementation of assigned projects. Work requires skill in operating all pieces of equipment when work demands or staff shortages occur. Physical effort is required in operating equipment and walking, bending, and climbing to check on work progress and inspect drop off sites. There is exposure to all types of weather conditions and hazardous waste materials. Work requires performing the duties and responsibilities of a higher-level supervisor when required.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).
Supervises the convenience center operations where residents of the County can drop off residential trash and recyclables.
Coordinates the transportation of trash and recyclables by employees and contractual haulers.
Supervises employees engaged in operating roll-off trucks, backhoe loaders, stationary compactors, dumpsters, lawn tractors and related equipment.
Ensures proper procedures are followed by County residents in dropping off trash and recyclables.
Prepares work order requests to repair facilities, completes vehicle accident reports; workers' compensation employer's first report of injury; reports on number of customers using a convenience center; and submits inspection reports of maintenance yard condition.
Prepares work schedules, approves leave requests, evaluates work performed by employees, reviews and attempts to resolve employee grievances, and recommends hiring of employees.
Operates a variety of equipment during peak demands and in the absence of employees.
Meets with contractors and contractual employees in coordinating removal of trash and recyclables from the convenience center.
Meets with the general public in answering questions, resolving complaints, and providing assistance on convenience center operations and regulations.
Ensures all preventative maintenance work is completed on vehicles and equipment such as changing oil, tires, batteries, and coolant.
Ensures that vehicles and equipment are operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Observes and enforces safety rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Inspects convenience center area for compliance with environmental standards. Maintains an excellent appearance and cleanliness of convenience center and employee work areas.
Attends and conducts training on safety and environmental regulations. Makes recommendations on new policies and procedures.
Submits recommendations, advises on, and coordinates Capital Improvement Project planning and implementation. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of solid waste management services involving the disposal, collection, and recycling of materials.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws on occupational safety, handling of hazardous waste and collection, and recycling of waste materials.
Knowledge of public works functions, operations, and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of monitoring contractual transportation services involving trash and recyclables.
Skill in operating a computer and using software applications.
Skill in operating various pieces of light and medium vehicular equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and retain a variety of activity reports.
Ability to supervise the work of employees, and provide information on employee performance.
Ability to schedule and monitor vehicles hauling solid waste materials.
Ability to listen and resolve operating problems and complaints from customers.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school.
Experience
A) Two (2) or more years of experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field.
B) One (1) or more years of experience operating equipment, working with contractual personnel, enforcing environmental regulations, and meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints.
Additional Requirements: A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to those applicants with proficiency operating all or some of the following equipment:
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Have you graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D.?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Do you possess two (2) or more years experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field?
Please describe how you possess two (2) or more years experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field? Please indicate employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
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Do you possess one (1) or more years experience operating equipment?
Please check off below the equipment which you have experience operating.
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience operating equipment such as: roll-off trucks, backhoe, loaders, stationary compactors and dumpsters. Please indicate employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
10
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience working with contractual personnel?
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience working with contractual personnel. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
12
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience enforcing environmental regulations?
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience enforcing environmental regulations? Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
14
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints?
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Safety Sensitive, Solid Waste Crew Supervisor positions in the Department of Public Works, Waste Management Division.
This position is responsible for managing, inspecting, or scheduling operations that transport goods from one location to another such as trucking, routing and delivery businesses. This position involves the operation of equipment of all or some of the following: roll-off trucks, backhoe loaders, stationary compactors and dumpsters. This position enforces environmental regulations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This is supervisory level work in one of the County's solid waste convenience centers.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Employees supervise a crew of workers at a convenience center to move solid waste and direct citizens and contractors where to drop off recyclables. Employees supervise a crew at each convenience center and also operate equipment and direct citizens to specific trash and recycling locations. An employee in this class has considerable contact with citizens, contract haulers, and other county employees in explaining, assisting, and coordinating convenience center operations. An employee supervises the daily operations of convenience center activities. Activities involve providing a safe and efficient facility for county residents to drop off trash, tires, construction materials, concrete, brush, metal and to deliver recyclable materials such as paper, cans, bottles, oil and batteries; work requires preparing a variety of records and reports.
The complexity of work involves ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining operations during equipment breakdowns, and planning for operational and equipment needs to maintain quality services. The scope of work impacts County citizens and other employees within the County. There is considerable independent judgment exercised in completing work assignments. Work is reviewed by a higher-level supervisor for quality assurance in services provided and successful implementation of assigned projects. Work requires skill in operating all pieces of equipment when work demands or staff shortages occur. Physical effort is required in operating equipment and walking, bending, and climbing to check on work progress and inspect drop off sites. There is exposure to all types of weather conditions and hazardous waste materials. Work requires performing the duties and responsibilities of a higher-level supervisor when required.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).
Supervises the convenience center operations where residents of the County can drop off residential trash and recyclables.
Coordinates the transportation of trash and recyclables by employees and contractual haulers.
Supervises employees engaged in operating roll-off trucks, backhoe loaders, stationary compactors, dumpsters, lawn tractors and related equipment.
Ensures proper procedures are followed by County residents in dropping off trash and recyclables.
Prepares work order requests to repair facilities, completes vehicle accident reports; workers' compensation employer's first report of injury; reports on number of customers using a convenience center; and submits inspection reports of maintenance yard condition.
Prepares work schedules, approves leave requests, evaluates work performed by employees, reviews and attempts to resolve employee grievances, and recommends hiring of employees.
Operates a variety of equipment during peak demands and in the absence of employees.
Meets with contractors and contractual employees in coordinating removal of trash and recyclables from the convenience center.
Meets with the general public in answering questions, resolving complaints, and providing assistance on convenience center operations and regulations.
Ensures all preventative maintenance work is completed on vehicles and equipment such as changing oil, tires, batteries, and coolant.
Ensures that vehicles and equipment are operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Observes and enforces safety rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Inspects convenience center area for compliance with environmental standards. Maintains an excellent appearance and cleanliness of convenience center and employee work areas.
Attends and conducts training on safety and environmental regulations. Makes recommendations on new policies and procedures.
Submits recommendations, advises on, and coordinates Capital Improvement Project planning and implementation. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of solid waste management services involving the disposal, collection, and recycling of materials.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws on occupational safety, handling of hazardous waste and collection, and recycling of waste materials.
Knowledge of public works functions, operations, and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of monitoring contractual transportation services involving trash and recyclables.
Skill in operating a computer and using software applications.
Skill in operating various pieces of light and medium vehicular equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and retain a variety of activity reports.
Ability to supervise the work of employees, and provide information on employee performance.
Ability to schedule and monitor vehicles hauling solid waste materials.
Ability to listen and resolve operating problems and complaints from customers.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school.
Experience
A) Two (2) or more years of experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field.
B) One (1) or more years of experience operating equipment, working with contractual personnel, enforcing environmental regulations, and meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints.
Additional Requirements: A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to those applicants with proficiency operating all or some of the following equipment:
- Roll-off trucks
- Backhoe loaders
- Stationary compactors and dumpsters.
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- EyeMed
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Holidays
- Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
- Annual Leave
- Less than 3 years - 13 days
- 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
- 15 years or more - 26 days
- Disability Leave
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
- Leave Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
Have you graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D.?
- Yes
- No
- Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For high school, University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation by the close of the background investigation.
- This requirement applies to me. I understand this requirement and will provide the appropriate documentation to verify my foreign education by the close of the background investigation.
- This requirement does not apply to me.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess two (2) or more years experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you possess two (2) or more years experience in solid waste operations involving the collection and transportation of trash and recyclables, or a related field? Please indicate employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
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Do you possess one (1) or more years experience operating equipment?
- Yes
- No
Please check off below the equipment which you have experience operating.
- Roll-off Trucks
- Backhoe
- Loaders
- Stationary Compactors
- Dumpsters
- None of the above
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience operating equipment such as: roll-off trucks, backhoe, loaders, stationary compactors and dumpsters. Please indicate employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
10
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience working with contractual personnel?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience working with contractual personnel. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
12
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience enforcing environmental regulations?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience enforcing environmental regulations? Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
14
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience meeting with the public to explain and resolve complaints. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
16
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
- Required Question
Salary : $100,000