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Solid Waste Collection Supervisor
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general supervision of a Collection Manager in the Solid Waste Division. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel in assigned area(s) engaged in the collection and transportation of solid waste to various disposal facilities and worksites. Organizes, assigns duties and schedules crew and all necessary resources required to meet daily needs and demands. Plans, distributes and monitors daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per service agreement. Drives to various worksites and inspects areas to direct personnel and equipment in order to assure “zone and area” complete. Manages the end-of-day close out process, capturing and communicating key service, safety, and equipment issues. Reviews daily demand for routes, determines potential gains from re-routing. Assists with data collection and reporting required for data management. Works with organized labor groups to resolve employee and labor relations issues. Investigated all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining. Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (employee time and attendance, open tickets, etc.). Manages and maintains equipment including vehicle inspections, repairs, maintenance work orders and substitutions while coordinating service delivery with other supervisors. Locates and tags code violations. Enters and maintains data in the appropriate systems including adding pictures and other supporting documentation such as property and tax information. Collects and documents tagged debris by assigning personnel to handle the collection of debris and other pertinent information. Monitors, resolves, and closes 311 complaint tickets by entering information into the system. Investigates and resolves citizen concerns, complaints and requests and reports the action taken to management. Interprets policies for workers, takes the appropriate disciplinary action when necessary according to established rules/practices and confers with personnel representatives to resolve grievances. Completes reports by utilizing multiple Microsoft applications for management to review and analyze. Communicates verbally and in writing with general public, management, and other staff members regarding the Solid Waste Division.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Requires ability to lift carts and operate trucks such as rear-end loaders and open-bed. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to inspect and observe solid waste collection, processing, disposal and recycling activities including traversing throughout various property grounds. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and telephone and smart phone and or tablet device.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions, fumes, and odors. Must arrive in time to have crews prepared to start routes by designated time. Involves contact with staff, citizens, and union representatives. Frequently drives to various locations to inspect and monitor crews in the completion of working duties. Evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent and five (5) years’ experience in transportation and logistics, commercial and residential waste, solid waste, utilities, or construction environment with two (2) out of the five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must obtain within 6 months Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. Bachelor's degree in Business and/or Logistics strongly preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.