Supervisor - DPW-Solid Waste Admn

Overview

Position is responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing and coordinating the daily operation of the area to which assigned. Skills and knowledge typically acquired through a High School diploma or equivalent. Coordinates of daily office functions.

• Coordinates daily office functions.
• Serves as an administrative liaison between management and bargaining units.
• Responds to customer/employee inquiries and/or complaints.
• Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of operations and contracts.
• Assists in tracking and maintaining a fleet of 80 trucks and vehicles.
• Directs supervision of staff.
• Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees.
• Develops, implements and maintains procedures for the area to which assigned.
• Assists team with budget preparation, policy and goal setting for the garage.
• Tracks revenues and expenses and identify areas of increasing operational efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, both for bi-weekly and weekly employees.
• Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within identified area of expertise.
• Assists with tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets.
• Assists manager in controlling city budget. Control and monitor projects, oversee administrative details, such as contract billings, project budgets, status reports, etc.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Establish policies and procedures for the City in order to regulate and mange facility maintenance operations.
• Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regularly and budgetary problems.

• High School Diploma or GED and at least four (4) years of experience working in area of expertise. Prefer at least two (2) of those years been in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B with air brakes) and the ability to pass a pre-employment driving physical, drug test, and the ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more is required.
• Good knowledge of routing and waste collection techniques.
• Must have strong office management experience.
• Good working knowledge in and of a bargaining unit environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word a must).
• Problem-solving / trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Candidate should be assertive, success-oriented, a team player, and highly ethical.
• Must be able to multi-task priorities at any given time.
• May be required and assigned to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.