Landfill Operations Foreman

Solid Waste & Recycling Landfill Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise work projects, oversee staff, and work crews in the operation, maintenance, and repair at the Landfill / Solid Waste Facility. This is accomplished by supervising staff and work crews; ensuring project work is completed; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include responding to citizen inquiries or complaints; and completing departmentally specific functions.

Essential job functions include :

• Supervising staff and work crews by assigning work duties; prioritizing work activities; observing and monitoring work tasks; conducting performance evaluations; approving leave requests; providing training as needed; conducting staff meetings; and providing advice or assistance as needed.
• Ensuring operations and project work are completed by coordinating and scheduling contractors / activities; monitoring field operations; inspecting work completed; ensuring equipment is inspected and maintained, meeting all safety and environmental requirements; ensuring equipment and adequate materials are supplied to crews; ensuring the safety of employees through appropriate operating procedures; investigating complaints from citizens and other customers; and providing assistance on and resolution of work problems.
• Completing administrative duties by requisitioning materials and supplies; preparing documentation for and monitoring the budget; assisting / developing equipment and materials specifications and bids; recording and completing service requests and work activities orders; compiling various reports for management as well as various federal and state regulating entities; responding to emails; returning phone calls; attending meetings; and ensuring the proper payment of contractors; and responding to citizen inquiries or complaints.
• Completing departmentally specific functions by setting up and organizing special events; monitoring infrastructure projects; maintaining specific operations such as golfing greens, landfills and other facilities; and administering Human Resource policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include :