Job Description
Salary : $63,894.00 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 08118
Department: Utilities
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Provides responsible supervision of all personnel and activities associated with the operation of a solid waste landfill and other solid waste facilities; this position manages landfill operations by performing responsible skilled work related to the supervision of staff and operations related to solid waste disposal programs for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission; reports to the Solid Waste Operations Manager.
Examples of Duties - Plans and supervises daily activities and services associated with the Solid Waste Management Facilities operated by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Department;
- Supervises staff either directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors;
- Ensures that activities are in compliance with all NCDEQ state rules and regulations as well as Forsyth County landfill air quality regulations;
- Ensures all activities are in compliance with all safety rules and regulations;
- Interacts with regulatory agencies as needed;
- Tracks, records, and documents relevant operational data; analyzes data for efficiency and budgetary purposes;
- Provides required information and technical assistance to the Solid Waste Operations Manager;
- Assists with or conducts environmental, safety and quality control inspections/monitoring;
- Provides and/or assists with tracking/analyzing the repair and maintenance of various pieces of heavy equipment;
- Purchases equipment, parts, services, etc. following financial procurement procedures and obtains all necessary approvals;
- Assists in public relation activities such as tours of all landfills;
- Assists in conducting training of required environmental and safety courses;
- Conducts investigations of public complaints of the Solid Waste Management Facilities;
- Provides administrative oversight of assigned employees including, but not limited to, hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions;
- Provides input or directly develops standard operating procedures or program requirements for areas of responsibility;
- Coordinates, directs, oversees and/or interacts with third party vendors that assist with operational and project related functions at the solid waste facilities;
- Performs other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications - Must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or higher, with some higher education preferred; training and experience in solid waste disposal and/or safety management also preferred;
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years municipal solid waste landfill operation experience;
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred;
- Must be able to read, understand and interpret federal, state, and local regulations. Prefer existing knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to solid waste and air quality;
- Possession of (or ability to obtain) a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification is preferred;
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and written with in-house personnel and the public; knowledge of heavy equipment operation is preferred;
- Must have a working knowledge of computers, including word processing and basic spreadsheet capabilities, as needed to manage solid waste duties;
- Must be able to read and interpret written reports, engineering plans/specifications, and other correspondence;
- Must possess a valid NC driver's license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
- Bus Pass Program
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Suggestion Program
- Family and Medical Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Health Insurance
- Group Dental Insurance
- Jury Duty Leave
- Life/Accidental Death Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Military Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Promotion from Within
- Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
- School Leave
- Shared Leave
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Training
- Vacation Leave
- Wellness Program
The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
01
Please describe your years of experience working in solid waste landfill operations:
- None
- 1 - 4 years
- 5 years or more
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Required Question City of Winston-Salem, NC
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,