Senior Solid Waste Supervisor

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The City of Lansing is seeking a full-time Solid Waste Public Works Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of solid waste and recycling collection. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to advance their career with the Public Service Department. If you would like to be a part of maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of Lansing residents, please consider this opportunity by submitting your full and complete application today.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:

• On-call, as scheduled, during non-normal working hours
• May require overtime or weekend work for emergencies
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Associate Degree and/or Bachelors Degree highly preferred, High School Diploma or GED required as a minimum with substantial experience
• Six (6) years of experience in a solid waste collection industry or related area
• Two (2) years of supervisory experiences as a work group leader or supervisor where work direction was given to others in a public works environment
• Two (2) years of experience in salt and plow truck usage during winter maintenance operations, clearing streets highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assists in the supervision of the City's solid waste collection systems which may include participation in any of the following: recycling, composting, (yard waste), refuse, or bulk item pickup.
• Supervision of employees: assignments of work, discipline, evaluation, training, approval of leave and vacation time, scheduling and tracking overtime in accordance with bargaining unit contracts, scheduling of routes, and dates.
• Determines work requirements by using technical plans, City policies, material specifications and targeted response timelines.
• Participates in the development of an annual work plan for budget operations and forecasting future requirements of personnel, equipment, technology, and capital improvements to infrastructure.
• Mentor, train, counsel, motivate, evaluate, and discipline subordinates
• Ensures work crews follow general safety rules and procedures and that all work activities conform to safety requirements, City policies, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Participates in natural disaster response (i.e. tornado, flood, blizzard, windstorm, etc.)
• Knowledge of snow removal and salting operations

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.