Superintendent, Solid Waste, (A262550-1), 212, Sanitation

Solid Waste Management Supervisor

Oversees the day to day operations of Solid Waste Department and ensures that it is operating in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervises, plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; reviews and evaluates employee's performance.
• Assists with scheduling, assigning, and supervising subordinates in the collections of refuse from houses and businesses.
• Plans, organizes, and controls the refuse collection for the City of Laredo.
• Assists with Department budget as well as capital improvements projects.
• Addresses health and safety issues involving the handling of hazardous waste.
• Prepares documents and presentations for Solid Waste Director, City Council, City Manager, as well as Public Information requests.
• Works with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in meeting all permit requirements and recommends modifications as needed to run the Solid Waste Department in an environmentally sound manner.
• May be required to operate heavy equipment on an as needed basis with proper required Commercial Driver License.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :