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Facilities Operations Coordinator - Solid Waste Management

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026

Job Posting Information

Are you a skilled operations leader who thrives in a dynamic, outdoor, team-driven environment? The Solid Waste Division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities is seeking a dedicated Facilities Operations Coordinator to oversee landfill operations, equipment maintenance, and staff leadership at the Bluff Road and North 48th Street landfill sites, the small vehicle transfer station, and yard waste/wood waste operations. This is a vital role ensuring that one of the City’s most essential public services operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.

What You'll Do
As the Facilities Operations Coordinator, you will:
  • Lead daily operations at LTU’s landfill sites, transfer station, and yard waste/wood waste facilities—ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with all regulations.

  • Supervise and support staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, safety meetings, and clear daily communication.

  • Ensure proper facility and equipment maintenance, overseeing repairs, maintenance schedules, vendor contracts, and safe operation of heavy equipment and buildings.

  • Monitor and improve operations, including compaction practices, soil conservation, waste screening, emergency responses, and operational plan compliance.

  • Provide technical expertise through surveying, load inspections, construction oversight, and operational data review.

  • Assist with budgeting and planning, including CIP development, equipment selection, cost estimates, and long-term project concepts.

  • Maintain strong documentation and administrative compliance, such as timecards, purchasing, equipment reports, and regulatory records.

  • Engage as a positive team member, promoting professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

  • Support related programs and partnerships, including special projects, tours, training, contract administration, and collaboration with Recycling and Health Department teams.

Schedule: Monday through Friday generally between hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. with occasional work on a weekend or holiday.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science, environmental engineering construction/construction management, biology, chemistry or related fields.
  • Four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water resource recovery facility, wastewater collection, water production, distribution system, environmental analytical laboratory operations supporting water or wastewater systems, or construction/construction management including six months of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.

The

Solid Waste Management Division within the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department is committed to providing responsible

management of all solid waste generated within its service area for the

protection of health, safety and welfare of the public and environment in a

cost-effective manner and in compliance with its solid waste management plan.


Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) is the largest department of the City of Lincoln. LTU provides transit, transportation and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We fuel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team’s forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our community’s quality of life together.


We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 20 days of vacation leave approximately annually that you begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days per fiscal year.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $70,000 of Life Insurance
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
  • We a provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
  • Optional benefits include:
    • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Allstate Voluntary Plans
    • Supplemental Term Life
    • Deferred Compensation Plans

Salary : $70,000

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