Duties(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).
LANDFILL OPERATIONS:
Assist with managing the daily operations of the active sanitary landfill, closed landfills, and customer recycling area, including brush grinding, in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards. Review construction drawings, establish and check waste placement grades, oversee filling activities, and ensure landfill construction conforms with design plans.
Directly supervise up to fifteen (15) employees, including establishing daily work schedules, providing clear daily direction, conducting safety meetings, reviewing and approving time and leave requests, mentoring and training new hires, evaluating and documenting employee performance, providing feedback and counseling, and assisting with hiring.
Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace. Establish priorities, monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency, and address operational issues, review and attempt to resolve employee grievances.
Establish, communicate, and track performance standards; document work efforts, and other operational data; maintain accurate records.
Ensure operating equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, landfill compactors, horizontal grinder, off-road trucks, tractors, excavators, etc are operated and maintained properly.
Routinely use computers and computer software, including Google Workspace - Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Microsoft Suite - Word and Excel.
Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site.
Maintain the landfill’s environmental control systems related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and sediment & erosion control.
Certify employee proficiency in proper operation of heavy equipment and vehicles.
Read and understand GPS software to determine grades and elevation.
Use standard survey methods for determining grades and elevations to construct landfill final outside slopes, cover terraces, drainage ditches, roads, and down chutes.
Purchase supplies as needed using County Procurement Card, and recommend purchases of supplies, equipment and materials that require formal purchasing documents, review and recommend specifications for the purchase of equipment.
Respond to various types of emergencies such as snow, fire, hazardous materials, and other emergencies, and call-outs during and after normal work hours.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of landfill operations including a familiarity with landfill disposal operations, cover soil management, recycling, compost and brush grinding, and closed landfill maintenance.
Knowledge of construction projects including surveying and reading grading plans.
Knowledge and/or experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy duty landfill equipment (such as bulldozers, track loaders, off-road articulated dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, excavators, landfill compactors, and horizontal grinders.).
Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations related to landfills.
Effective oral and written communication skills to include extensive contact with the public in providing customer service.
Considerable experience leading and supervising employees.
Proficiency using Google Workspace ( G-Mail, Docs, Sheets),
Microsoft Suite (Word & Excel), and other software applications.
Considerable knowledge in the enforcement of, or compliance with codes and regulations regarding collection and transportation of trash, yard waste, recycling, landfilling and construction, reading engineering plans, establishing and/or following grades, preparing bid specifications, labor contracts and administering a budget.
Ability to work Monday through Friday with scheduled weekend overtime.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to operational problems.QualificationsEducation: Graduation from high school
Experience: Two (2) or more years experience in planning and supervising solid waste management services in collection, landfill, disposal, recycling operations, or a related field
Additional Requirements: A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's License.
NOTE: This is a confidential position.
NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.