March 2024
CITY OF MANTECA
SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR
Department: PW/Solid Waste Bargaining Group: Mid-Management Effective Date: October 2007 FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision History: March 2024
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general direction of the Solid Waste Manager or designee, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in directing operations and activities related to the City-wide collection, transport and disposal of solid waste, organics (including food-waste) and recyclables; provide adequate scheduling, supplies and equipment to assure smooth and efficient Department operations; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Organize and direct operations and activities related to the Citywide collection, transport and disposal of solid waste, organics (including food-waste) and recyclables; coordinate and arrange routes and schedules to meet established solid waste collection time lines.
Monitor routes and ensure procedures are completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner and in compliance with City, departmental and safety policies and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work related of equipment operating problems.
Participate in the selection of assigned solid waste staff, manage employee training and development, prepare detailed employee evaluation to identify areas of improvement and recognize exceptional work performance, and recommend disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Communicate with City personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints in an efficient and timely manner; respond to emergency situations as necessary.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to personnel, attendance, routes, accidents and assigned activities.
Drive a City truck along designated routes to pick up, transport and dispose of solid waste, organics (including food-waste) and recyclables as necessary; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic laws, codes and regulations; load and unload trucks, bins, bags and other containers and materials.
Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize two-way radio to coordinate and communicate with Department personnel.
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activities; respond to inquiries and provide information; prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Assist with the development and preparation of the Department budget, submit budget recommendations.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings, maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of solid waste operations; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, procedures, practices, tools and equipment used in solid waste collection, disposal, resource recovery and recycling.
Policies, goals and objectives of City solid waste collection, organics collection (including foodwaste) and recycling programs.
Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and progressive disciplinary approaches.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road.
Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of City solid waste trucks and mechanical loaders.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Record keeping and report preparation techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Proper lifting techniques.
Public speaking techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Organize and direct operations and activities related to the citywide collection, transport and disposal of solid waste and organics (including food-waste) and recyclables.
Provide adequate scheduling, supplies and equipment to assure smooth and efficient Department operations.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Coordinate and arrange routes and schedules to meet established solid waste collection time lines.
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of solid waste collection operations and activities.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Drive a City truck along designated routes to pick up, transport and dispose of solid waste and recyclables as necessary.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
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Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Report to work every scheduled workday.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and Experience Guidelines- Any combination of education or experience would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Possession of an Associate of Arts degree in business administration with specialized training in solid waste transfer, disposal, and equipment maintenance.
OR
Experience:
Five years of experience in solid waste equipment operation including two years of lead solid waste collection responsibility.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Class B Driver’s License must be maintained as a continued condition of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and operate a vehicle.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards.
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
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