Superintendent of Solid Waste and Recycling
Superintendent of Solid Waste and Recycling
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07-09-2025
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07-09-2025
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Superintendent of Solid Waste/Recycling
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Landfill
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
Job Summary/Scope
Oversees operations of the landfill and recycling center. Ensures compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations and laws established by the Environmental Protection Agency Missouri Department of Natural Resources and other applicable agencies. Oversees the direct and indirect supervision of all landfill and recycling employees. Prepares and administers the budget for operation of the landfill recycling center and for purchase of equipment materials and professional services.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Superintendent is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching training guiding evaluating correcting and if necessary disciplining.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Landfill
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
Job Summary/Scope
Oversees operations of the landfill and recycling center. Ensures compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations and laws established by the Environmental Protection Agency Missouri Department of Natural Resources and other applicable agencies. Oversees the direct and indirect supervision of all landfill and recycling employees. Prepares and administers the budget for operation of the landfill recycling center and for purchase of equipment materials and professional services.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Superintendent is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching training guiding evaluating correcting and if necessary disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Purchases all necessary materials equipment and parts necessary for operation.
Solves problems related to proper operation and design of landfill and recycling
center projects.
Oversees scheduling of employees and equipment to maintain the overall
operation of the landfill and recycling center.
Conducts inspections at the landfill to ensure compliance with State and Federal
Regulations.
Maintains records to meet State and Federal regulations.
Review all special waste request forms submitted to the landfill.
Writes and approves specifications for the purchase of new equipment.
Preforms personnel related functions such as review performance of employees hiring firing discipline promotion and demotion.
Oversees maintenance of heavy equipment used in the landfill operation.
Member of the county LEPC.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees and provides guidance to the Chief Master Mechanic with equipment maintenance.
Operates equipment including dozers scrapers loaders motor grader skid steer
loaders materials baler and roll off truck when needed to maintain operational strength.
Assists with marketing of recycled products.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Valid State drivers license required
Skills in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
Skills in planning and scheduling personnel and construction projects.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing landfill and recycling operations in the State of Missouri.
Knowledge of general construction methods. Ability to read plans and follow them for site development.
Ability to oversee construction quality assurance of liner construction siltation pond construction etc.
Ability to conduct soil and water run off sampling.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare concise and accurate reports.
Strong knowledge of computer networks and software to maintain scale and billing systems.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Computers dozers scrapers loaders motor grader skid steer loaders materials baler roll-off truck and all other equipment and materials associated with landfill and recycling operations. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Subject to extreme weather conditions and environmental conditions. Contact with all types of municipal solid waste possible. Exposure to various odors. Occasional lifting of materials 50 pounds or greater. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education
Associates degree in a related field required. Bachelors degree preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months Certified Solid Waste Technician License from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Manager of Landfill Operations Certification from Solid Waste Association of North America. Minimum of 7 years of related landfill experience.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Employment Type
Full Time
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