Solid Waste Operations Manager

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Solid Waste

Pay Range: $42.20 – $63.30/hr. / $87,776.00 – $ annually

Internal candidates should apply via Polk One
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Location:

Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
  Free Employee Health Clinic

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job‑related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

• Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.
• Thorough knowledge and experience maximizing landfill airspace through equipment utilization, compaction techniques, cover requirements, etc.
• Ensures smooth operation of landfill, assists with ongoing construction, leachate/gas management as needed.
• Manage operational costs while optimizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Reviews daily tonnages to better allocate resources.
• Acts as a liaison where necessary for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permit compliance issues.
• Complies with and ensure adherence to standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists in the budget process as required.
• Participates in the procurement of goods and services as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts and contributes to regular safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Distributes division related information regularly.
• Works closely with other supervisors and managers regarding landfill operations. Completes and maintains a variety of reports as directed by the director or site manager.
• Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor.
• Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
• Communicates with customers about service issues as needed.
• Communicates with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.
• Responds to regulatory agencies on matters associated with site operations and compliance.

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is with management of supervisory employees. This includes direct supervision of 32 full-time employees. Selected candidate may be required to complete Succession Management Development Program training.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday. Able to mount and dismount heavy equipment.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Possible exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.)
• Exposure to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors; uneven terrain typically found in a landfill setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess…