Superintendent of Waste Disposal - Solid Waste
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Management
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Operations Management
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Superintendent of Waste Disposal - Solid WasteThe Superintendent of Waste Disposal is responsible for oversight/operation of all aspects of the Public Works Solid Waste Division including landfill, transfer station, reclamation, education, gas to energy, sludge disposal and recycling operations.
DutiesLead and manage all Solid Waste Division personnel and daily operations.
- Oversee landfill, transfer station, recycling, reclamation, sludge disposal, and gas-to-energy operations.
- Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permits.
- Supervise staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Respond to public complaints and resolve operational or personnel issues.
- Develop and manage the annual Solid Waste budget.
- Coordinate and inspect contractor work and operational projects.
- Maintain 24/7 emergency on-call availability for division operations.
- Operate or oversee heavy equipment and field operations as needed.
- Administer solid waste, recycling, and public education programs.
High school diploma.
Solid Waste Manager Certification.
Considerable training in sanitary landfill maintenance, methane gas collection, recycling,drainage, safety and construction and related personnel and equipment resource management.
Working knowledge of principles and practices ofcivil engineering.
Ability to supervise a large, diverse workforce.
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license. Class B with valid DOT physical card preferred.
Willingness to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.
Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
* Ability to obtain required job-related certifications:
Supervisory and Management training preferred.
Homeland Security Certifications.
CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Fire Extinguisher Certification.
Confined Space Entry Certification.
Herbicide Spraying Certification.
Forklift Certification.
Ability to comprehend safety training.
Sediment and Erosion Control Practices Certification.
HAZMAT Certification.
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