Job Description

Posting number: 202600221

Department: Public Works

Job classification: WASTE DISPOSAL SUPERINTENDENT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Sanitation, Waste Management

Summary

General Description: This is a skilled supervisory position. The incumbent performs complex tasks to ensure compliance with Federal/State/County regulations related to solid waste disposal, recyclables recovery, waste/recyclables transportation, yard waste composting, street sign installation, and drainage easement/basin maintenance.

Organization: The Waste Disposal Superintendent reports to the Public Works Chief of Operations and Maintenance and supervises Solid Waste Equipment Operators, Solid Waste Operators and Customer Service Agent.

Essential Functions

• Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
• Oversees the transfer of waste a transfer station including scales, yard waste composting facility and inert fill.
• Insures that equipment is maintained properly.
• Responds to emergencies as needed.
• Supervises drainage easement/basin maintenance.
• Oversees street sign installations.
• Oversees the transportation of waste and recyclables.
• Maintains required DEQ documents for Transfer Station, Yard Waste Composting Facility and closed landfills.
• Substitutes for the Waste Collection Superintendent when required.
• Answers questions and deals effectively with public.
• Manages brush and emergency debris areas.
• Assists with special projects including those with other agencies..
• Supervises all trucking operations.
• Manages repairs and installations at transfer stations, convenience centers and closed landfills.
• Performs environmental and safety inspections as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Hazards

• Chemicals – Possible exposure to household hazardous waste
• Conditions – Possible operation of heavy equipment during adverse weather conditions

Environment

• Routine exposure to severe weather, dust, fumes, noise and insects

Physical Effort

• Routine lifting up to 25 pounds and must be able to maneuver up to 50 pounds

Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess thorough knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance, occupational hazards and safety precautions. Must be able to prepare work plans/reports, to supervise employees and to understand/follow routine purchasing procedures. Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with officials, employees and citizens.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with three (3) years related work experience, including supervision – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Work beyond normal work schedule, including Call Backs
• Must wear safety equipment as required.
• Class I Solid Waste Operator certification within 1 year of hire
• This position is subject to the department’s on-call procedures.