The Sanitation Supervisor- Waste serves as the primary working foreman and route supervisor of the work crews while engaging in collecting and disposing of Residential refuse and recycling. The Sanitation Supervisor will also work crew assignments, conduct roll calls, provide information to employees, schedule employee time off, and supervise the daily collection process. The position is also considered as a primary back-up for absences of the Residential Collections Superintendent. Work is performed with some degree of independence and may be required to fill in for drivers or other staff in emergencies or staff shortages. Work occurs in all weather conditions and includes working holidays and possibly working overtime. Work is supervised by the Residential Collections Superintendent and is evaluated based on attainment of individual performance objectives, completion of routes without complaints, employees meeting work schedules, and direct observation.

* Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.*

Typical Duties

 

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of solid waste workers and equipment operators; holds pre-shift briefings and assigns collection routes; calls in other personnel if needed; visually inspects equipment to ensure operational readiness; ensures refuse is collected.
• Maintains time sheets of employees; records leave, time worked, and absences without pay.
• Ensures personnel are trained and follow prescribed OSHA safety rules and regulations; prepares reports on operations, accidents, activities, and other reports as needed.
• Establishes necessary records and files consistent with divisional management.
• Inspects sanitation equipment to ensure they are properly cleaned, services, and parked after routes are completed.
• Reviews applications, interviews qualified candidates, and recommends personnel to fill divisional vacancies; makes recommendations to management on employee promotions, pay increases, transfers, and discipline.
• Visits facilities and routes and inspects work of residential and recycling crews.
• Responds to complaints of questions from residential and commercial customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
• May operate sanitation and other equipment; fills in for other employees for absences or additional service calls.
• Performs other duties as required.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Knowledge of waste policies, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of large truck operation and maintenance and sanitation issues
• Ability to supervise personnel working in manual labor and equipment operations
• Ability to establish and implement inspection practices for routes serves and equipment used
• Ability to prepare and present accurate reports of activities to management related to actions, personnel issues, and work activities