Solid Waste Supervisor Refuse Disposal Division

Location:  Savannah, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number:  2502438

Department: Sanitation Department

Division: Refuse Disposal Division

Opening Date: 03/28/2025

Closing Date: 4/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose

Team Sanitation is looking for you! Come and join our team as the next Solid Waste Supervisor - Refuse Disposal Division. This position supervises and participates in the daily operations of the Refuse Disposal Division.  

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental, and vision, a defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, home buyers' program, tuition reimbursement and more!

Submit your application today!

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, directs, and monitors performance of assigned personnel and equipment in daily Refuse Disposal Division operations including Bacon Park Transfer Station
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Monitors vehicle repair and maintenance needs and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the performance of assigned personnel and landfill/ transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate landfill/transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate GPS equipment and maintain accurate data.
• Review and monitors flow meters and lift stations throughout landfill and maintain accurate data.
• Ensures trucks are operating properly, safely, and effectively.
• Reviews and enforces Disposal and Operations Plan and EPD Permits.
• Coordinates and interacts with residents, City Staff and EPD officers; maintains professional customer service skills; answer questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates and monitors landfill scales; maintains records from day-to-day operation.
• Supervises transfer station roll-off container truck operations and customer support to achieve quality customer service.
• Ensures day-to-day landfill Design and Operations Plan compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree; with four (4) years of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public work and heavy equipment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
 
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
 
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
 

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Refuse Disposal Director and/or Landfill Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with City ordinances, waste collection and disposal procedures.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include city ordinances, the employee handbook, and department standard operating procedures.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied supervisory duties.  Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to supervise the provision of commercial refuse collection services.  Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of businesses, contractors, and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and cold or inclement weather conditions.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has direct supervision over assigned staff.