Transfer Station Manager

TRANS-JORDAN LANDFILL

is now accepting applications for

TRANSFER STATION MANAGER

Starting Pay: $39.25 to $50.00 per hour

If you meet the following requirements, apply at Trans-Jordan Landfill, 10473 S. Bacchus Hwy (U-111), S. Jordan, Utah. Position will be

located at our Transfer Station located at 8813 South 700 West, Sandy, Utah. Your written application will be the basis for determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications and appropriate ranking on the register for this position. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS (FULL -TIME PERMANENT POSITION)

Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability

Retirement: Utah State Retirement Systems – Pension Program

Annual Leaves: Annual accrued vacation (96 hrs. per year)

Annual accrued sick leave (96 hrs. per year)

Misc: Employees are currently eligible for a bonus program after completion of their new hire probation (six months). Upon successful completion of new hire probation employees may be eligible for a merit increase.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Shift will be Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays

Education and Experience

· Bachelors Degree in a related discipline plus four (4) years management experience OR 8 Years equivalent experience (4 of which must be in management).

· Heavy Equipment Operation and/or Solid Waste Experience preferred.

Summary / Objective

Under supervision of the Executive Director, organizes and manages the operation of the Sandy Transfer Station & other solid waste operational duties.

Duties / Responsibilities

Facility Operation Management

· Conduct, coordinate, and oversee the ongoing operations to accommodate the disposal needs of various government, commercial, and private users of the waste transfer station.

· Sets priorities to cope with emergencies and unanticipated needs to ensure continuance of operations.

· Ensure operations run in a customer service orientated manner; handle customer complaints and problems; continually strive toward improving customer service.

· Budget responsibility for transfer station operations including:

· Create and submit budget for transfer station operations to Executive Director

· Ensure expenses are kept within budget allotments

· Coordinate with Purchasing Agent for procurement needs at the transfer station

· Ensure guidelines are followed to prevent the disposal of hazardous or unauthorized waste and all regulatory requirements for the site are met and adhered to. Instructs public as to the proper disposal of various types of waste material in compliance with local and state health laws; notification of proper authorities if hazardous waste is found.

· Daily monitoring of Transfer Station for litter to ensure a neat and orderly appearance.

· Liaison for communication and daily logistics with waste hauling contractor with respect to transfer station.

· Liaison for partnership of the SLCoHD HHW Facility and Transfer Station

· Coordinate with Landfill Manager on equipment related matters such as maintenance and repair. Ensure machinery is utilized in a manner to ensure maximum operation / equipment performance.

· Identify needs of the facility and assist in whatever capacity needed to ensure operations are effectively executed.

Personnel Management

· Direct supervision of Operations Supervisors who manage operational employees to ensure facility is run safely and efficiently.

· Conducts performance evaluations with employees. Reviews employee’s evaluations with Operation Supervisors and Exec Director.

· Oversee, handle, and counsel Operation Supervisors on all employee problems to ensure proper guidance is given within established policies and procedures.

· Review applications, interview, and help select applicants for job openings to ensure qualified employees are hired.

· Work with HR (and Exec Director as applicable) on personnel issues such as workers comp, staffing, training, evals and disciplinary actions.

· Oversee the material recovery program to ensure the employees run the program in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring recycling of non-revenue producing material and no scavenging policy is enforced.

Facility & Employee Safety

· Manages operations and implements safety practices in accordance with prescribed regulations. Ensures both users and operations personnel conduct activities in full compliance with regulatory compliance.

· Ensure all reports of accidents and operations are compiled and reviewed for accuracy, and training, prior to submission to the Safety Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

· Bachelors Degree in a related discipline plus four (4) years management experience OR 8 Years equivalent experience (4 of which must be in management).

· Heavy Equipment Operation and/or Solid Waste Experience preferred.

Special Requirements

· Valid Utah driver’s license and remain insurable

· Must pass a Trans-Jordan Physical, Drug Screen, and Background Check

· Required to work afterhours/weekends when deemed necessary. Required to be available to respond to emergencies.

· Must obtain SWANA Transfer Station Certification within 18 months of hire

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

· High level knowledge of solid waste disposal regulations and procedures

· Knowledge of heavy construction equipment and operational / maintenance techniques to landfill equipment to ensure maximum operation / equipment performance.

· Firefighting and Fire Prevention specific to waste transfer stations

· Safety Procedures as related to requirements by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Skill in:

· Resolving customer and employee conflicts

· Making decisions based on brief visu­al observations

· Evaluating emergency situations and make appropriate decision

· Basic operation of a vehicles and equipment used in the transfer station operation.

Ability to:

· Lead and motivate Supervisors and Employees in safe and effective operations within established policies, procedures, and regulations.

· Manage an entire facility with regard to public relations / customer service as well as vendor and partnership coordination.

· Effectively communicate (oral and written) with staff, vendors, partners, and customers.

· Handle stressful situations

· Implement budgeting and work orders / delegation

· Manage multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or efficiency; prioritizing tasks; maintain focus and adapt quickly to changing demands

· Operate heavy equipment when required (see job description for Heavy Equipment Operator)

Working Conditions & Physical Attributes

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

Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light to moderate weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Continuous talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking and creative problem solving. Subject to extreme weather conditions. Occasionally will be in rain, floods, mud, etc. Subject to extended exposure to computer monitors. Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of multiple and conflicting deadlines. human behavior and monitoring emergency situations. May be required to work non- traditional hours.

No contract exists between Trans-Jordan Cities and its employees with respect to permanent employment, salaries, salary ranges, or employee benefits. All new hires are placed on a six (6) month merit probation, which may be extended for good cause.

In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment (including promotion or a change in job status) are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substance in the body.

Trans-Jordan Cities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to known disabilities of applicants and employees in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.