Landfill Manager

General Definition of Work FLSA Status: Exempt Performs administrative work supervising the operations of the city landfill, training employees on processes and procedures, checking and approving incoming waste material, verifies proper waste dumping, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Sanitation Director.

Divisional supervision exercised over all personnel in the Division. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Manages the operations and staff of the city landfill; develops and monitors department annual budget; interviews and hires new employees; trains employees on department processes and procedures and ensures compliance; schedules employees and distributes work assignments; evaluates employee performance; performs disciplinary action when necessary and provides corrective instruction as warranted.

Reviews, analyzes and verifies waste has been properly placed in the correct location. Checks and approves incoming material to landfill. Inspects department equipment and vehicles for repairs; coordinates repairs as needed. Reviews and approves weekly employee time records. Conducts audits with regulatory agencies such as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the EPA.

Prepares and submits permit renewals and modifications. Works with contractors on capital projects and purchases. Prepares specifications and requisitions for equipment purchases. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of operating a landfill; comprehensive knowledge of recycle material properties and the safe handling of them; comprehensive knowledge local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the department; comprehensive knowledge of the safe operation of light to medium construction equipment and vehicles; comprehensive knowledge of various ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to recycling and refuse materials; comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; comprehensive knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in excellent customer service; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in the use of hand and power tools; skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates; ability to perform manual labor; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED and extensive experience operating heavy equipment to handle and dispose of waste material, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision and distance vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.

g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Special Requirements Obtain Indiana Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Land Disposal Facility Operator and Underground Storage Tank Operator Class A and B upon hire. Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana.