DSWA is accepting applications to fill a Landfill Supervisor position for the Southern Solid Waste Management Center located in Georgetown. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This is a full time position and includes a full benefit package including State of DE Pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefits. Current DSWA employees can view and or apply for this position via the Internal Job Board in ADP.

NOTE: This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for overseeing and directing the daily activities of landfill operations to ensure compliance with DSWA permits, policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kinds not specifically listed here.

• Manages, reviews and inspects daily landfilling operations, staff, and facility daily to ensure facility is operating according to the Delaware Regulations governing Solid Waste (DRGSW), operating permits, operating plan and approved procedures.
• Ensures there is sufficient staff and equipment coverage to perform routine landfilling functions and special daily tasks.
• Manages various operations construction projects such as horizontal collection installation, storm water control devices, revegetating slopes, etc.
• Research equipment specifications and assists in the preparation of requests for proposals for new equipment; assists with negotiating prices with vendors; research markets and assists in the preparation of requests for bids for operating supplies.
• Manages operating budgets, tracks costs, code and approves invoices for payment; reviews future budgets and recommends changes according to forecasted and unbudgeted requirements.
• Prepares landfill operations reports; tracks monthly data and assimilates into an operating report.
• Conducts procedural inspections, reviews with foremen and makes recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Prepares safe operating procedures for the landfill work face, landfill spotter and landfill small load area.
• Prepares training procedures for new staff to ensure safe and proper equipment operation
• Manages staff position requirements; prepares staff schedules, tracks vacations, and ensures sufficient coverage.
• Manages equipment schedules; tracks equipment age and use and maintenance; makes recommendations on equipment change-out.
• Operates landfill equipment, to include front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, water truck, excavator and other equipment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Reviews job applications, makes recommendations for interviews and hire.
• Manages personnel needs: including selecting, supervising, training and evaluating employees performance.
• Provides recommendation for compensation, promotion, discipline and termination decisions.
• Manages a positive work environment: maintain harmony among staff and resolve grievances.
• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage/oversee landfill projects under supervision of landfill manager.
• Conduct landfill survey work using the GPS and/or drone
• Conducts training and presentations.
• Investigate accidents and complete appropriate forms.
• Manages and reviews the maintenance and repair of all landfill equipment and operations facilities.
• Manage, tracks and orders all supplies and materials necessary for ongoing landfill operations.
• Must be available to be on call as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of experience operations and two (2) years of supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Heavy equipment experience preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License CDL class "B" or obtain within a probationary period and be able to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Must possess First Aid and CPR certification (Certification training provided by DSWA) and Manager of Landfill operations (MOLO) certification or obtain within probationary period.

Knowledge and ability to use applicable computer software. Knowledge of solid waste disposal principles, practices, methods, trends and regulations affecting solid waste disposal. Knowledge of approved safety practices and procedures for industrial areas. Knowledge, skill and ability of motorized vehicles and equipment used in landfill operations. Substantial knowledge, skills and abilities in the following: office procedures and protocols, electronic communications to include phone, text messages, emails, typing, drafting memorandums and communicating with staff orally and written. Skill and ability to work in an office, maintenance shop or outside in harsh conditions. Knowledge, skill and ability to deal with various personnel types. Knowledge, skill and ability to manage, repair and maintain storm water conveyances.

Note: This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, talking and hearing.

This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

This position requires distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

This position risks exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards and burn hazards.