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Superintendent V-Solid Waste 

Open Date 2/27/2019  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining  
Division Public Works  
Location Solid Waste  
Reports To Manager of Solid Waste  
Schedule Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM. Schedule may vary based on operational needs.  
Pay Rate $50,000-$55,000/yr.  
Description

SUMMARY
Manages collection routes and driver/laborer performance on a daily basis.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Members of the Solid Waste work force.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish the activities and goals of this position. Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team.
• Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up on daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per City standards and agreements.
• Manages the end-of-day check-in process, capturing and communicating key service, safety, and equipment issues.
• Monitors driver and laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews weekly demand / volume for routes, determines potential gains from re-routing, and recommends re-routes to the manager.
• Assists in maintaining and monitors productivity, service, and safety targets for each route and driver.
• Assists with data collection and reporting required for bonus programs.
• Establishes collaborative relations with unions and members of other departments.
• Works with cross-functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues.
• Acquires and coordinates temporary workers assigned to assist drivers on routes.
• Ensures that drivers comply with physicals, drug or alcohol tests, and training required by regulatory agencies.
• Conducts Root Cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining.
• Visits customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues, seeking service alternatives where appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains a clean, safe work environment in compliance with Company/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Documents problem fixes and provides instructions to dispatch/service should problems recur.
• Communicates and follows-up on problems at customer site, DVIR repairs, container swaps, and safety issues reported by drivers.
• Notifies 311 customer service¯ of delivery days for specific areas.
• Ensures set-up errors and missed pickups are reported and resolved.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
Position Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years' experience in leading a diverse team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
• Skilled in operating all equipment associated with Solid Waste operations.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautionary measures.
• Ability to deal effectively with others, both internally and externally.
• Ability to supervise union personnel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

EQUIPMENT
Rear load refuse truck, automated refuse truck, roll-off truck, boom truck, and 4 wheel drive pick-up with plow.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will be performed in an office setting; and outside all months of the year, sometimes in adverse rain, snow or ice conditions.

 
Required  
About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.


***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***  
EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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