Superintendent of Waste Disposal

The 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.

Duties:

Lead 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.

Qualifications

• 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 of civil 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.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Pay: $68,102.00 - $84,173.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have considerable training in sanitary landfill maintenance, methane gas collection, recycling, drainage, safety and construction and related personnel and equipment resource management?
• Do you have a working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering?
• Are you willing to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Solid waste management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Waste disposal systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Solid Waste Manager Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person