Landfill Foreman

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to supervise work projects, oversee staff, and work crews in the
operation, maintenance, and repair at the Landfill/Solid Waste Facility. This is accomplished by
supervising staff and work crews; ensuring project work is completed; and completing
administrative duties. Other duties include responding to citizen inquiries or complaints; and
completing departmentally specific functions.

• Supervises staff and work crews by assigning work duties; prioritizing work activities;
observing and monitoring work tasks; conducting performance evaluations; approving
leave requests; providing training as needed; conducting staff meetings; and providing
advice or assistance as needed.

• Ensures operations and project work are completed by coordinating and scheduling
contractors/activities; monitoring field operations; inspecting work completed; ensuring
equipment is inspected and maintained, meeting all safety and environmental
requirements; ensuring equipment and adequate materials are supplied to crews;
ensuring the safety of employees through appropriate operating procedures; investigating
complaints from citizens and other customers; and providing assistance on and resolution
of work problems.

• Completes administrative duties by requisitioning materials and supplies; preparing
documentation for and monitoring the budget; assisting/developing equipment and
materials specifications and bids; recording and completing service requests and work
activities orders; compiling various reports for management as well as various federal and
state regulating entities; responding to emails; returning phone calls; attending meetings;
and ensuring the proper payment of contractors; and responding to citizen inquiries or
complaints.

• Completes departmentally specific functions by setting up and organizing special events;
monitoring infrastructure projects; maintaining specific operations such as golfing greens,
landfills and other facilities; and administering Human Resource policies and procedures.

• Education: Minimum of a high school Diploma, GED or equivalent plus 6 months of advanced training or study.

• Experience: Five years operations maintenance experience. Experience in environmental monitoring at
a solid waste facility preferred.

• Licenses: Valid Texas class A commercial driver's license must be obtained within 180 days from assignment. Valid Texas Class B CDL driver's license, Municipal Solid Waste Class A License, EPA
Freon Removal/Freon Recovery Certification.

• Certifications Required: Must possess EPA Freon Removal License within 30 days; Must possess and maintain MSW A License within six (6) months of employment.