Solid Waste Services Foreman

POSITION REPORTS TO: Solid Waste Supervisor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Crew Worker, Commercial Collector, Residential Operator, Commercial Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator            
BLS COMPARABLE: 53-1031.00 - First-Line Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 
 
LEADERSHIP:  Provides leadership through setting an example, the scheduling of work, review, and approval.                                      

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. 
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. 
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s safety performance history within the previous three years.  This includes general employment, accident, and drug/alcohol information.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s driving history.
• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing. 
• Must have a telephone.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL upon hire with an acceptable driving record.
• On call hours with a 30 minute response time may be required, as authorized & assigned by the supervisor.

 
POSITION PURPOSE: To provide quality of life to Enid residents through the coordination of efficient removal of residential and commercial waste refuse and to ensure reliable operation of collection vehicles and other equipment through the development, coordination, and implementation of a preventive maintenance program.
 

• Assist with the supervision, assignment, and review of work schedules of crew.  
• Recommend or implement personnel actions such as employee selection, training, evaluation, and rewards or disciplinary actions.  
• Train employees on departmental policies and safe work practices.
• Coordinate and oversee the preventive maintenance of City of Enid collection vehicles and related equipment to ensure they remain safe, secure, and operate at peak levels.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations such as updating of equipment.
• Monitor field work to ensure it is being performed properly and that materials are being used appropriately.  Perform periodic inspections of routes and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work-related accidents.  
• Confer with customers, supervisors, and other personnel to exchange information and to resolve problems. 
• Assist residents in attaining refuse collection services.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Operate all solid waste vehicles as needed and perform other duties as required.

 

• The Solid Waste Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Vehicle and equipment repair costs are kept at a minimum. Collection vehicles and related equipment are clean and well maintained.
• An effective preventive maintenance program is in place for Solid Waste equipment and facilities.
• Waste is collected in a timely and efficient manner and disposed of pursuant to EPA regulations.
• Policies and procedures in City of Enid personnel manual and safety manual are understood and followed.  Effective supervisory skills are demonstrated.
• Effective relations exist with City personnel and co-workers as well as with the public. 
• New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed. 
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:    
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.     
            
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:     
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B CDL upon hire with an acceptable driving record. 
Solid Waste Defensive Driving within one year of employment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:     
Personnel and Human Resources: Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel selection, training, and evaluation.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computer: Basic personal computer skills, including typing, electronic mail, word processing, etc.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:         

• Work independently.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accurate and attentive to detail. 
• Good communications and public relations abilities. 
• Ability to assist and support others. 
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines. 
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics and heavy-duty commercial equipment and vehicles.

FINGER DEXTERITY:     
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.
 
VISUAL ABILITIES:     
Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:     
PDC Level: Medium Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times a day). Ability to ascend/descend ladder. Ability to maneuver controls such as levers. Periodic shoveling.

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION:     
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  
REASONING ABILITY:     
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:     
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER ABILITY:    
Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
 
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:    
Variable – 7:00 a.m. until route completion, Monday through Friday.
Overtime and weekend work as needed.
May require “on-call status” as authorized and scheduled by supervisor, and must be able to respond within 30 minutes of call-out.
 
WORK CONDITIONS:    
Indoor shop environment and outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

NOISE LEVEL:      
Loud to Moderate. Hearing protection as required. 

OTHER WORK CONDITIONS:    
Occasional work near moving mechanical parts.
Occasional work in high precarious places where the possibility of falling exists.

INTERMEDIATE:
Additional coursework in related field.
5-7 years related experience.
Ability to fill in for supervisor for a short period.
Advanced knowledge of safety as it pertains to the department.
Advanced knowledge of operating system. 
Advanced supervisory skills.
Expert ability to operate all departmental equipment.    
Valid CPR certification.    

ADVANCED:
Associate degree or equivalent in related field.
8+ years related experience.
Ability to fill in for supervisor for extended period.
Expert knowledge of safety as it pertains to the department.
Advanced knowledge of more than one operating system.
Basic knowledge of the department’s budget process.
Expert ability to operate all departmental equipment.    
Valid CPR certification. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. 

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. 

I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations.  I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description.  

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