Landfill Supervisor

Landfill Supervisor

Salary

$58,344.00 - $96,012.80 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

071726

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Description

The Environmental Services Department of the City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Landfill Supervisor. This position will work alongside and report to the Superintendent of Solid Waste. This position serves as a key member of the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill leadership team dedicated to achieving efficient operations and exceptional customer service through communication, team development, cohesiveness, and safety. These are accomplished and achieved through principles followed within the Trust Edge framework and are modeled at the City through processes, relationships, and trust. The Landfill Supervisor will manage and direct landfill operations, oversee professional crew leaders, equipment operators, maintenance workers, heavy vehicle technicians, and work alongside and provide operational support to Environmental Specialists and support staff.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

We offer excellent benefits, too!

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in landfill operations, earthwork, quarries, or highway construction which includes environmental compliance and the operations of various types of heavy construction equipment;

AND

• Three years of experience in a supervisory role;
• Graduation from an accredited college with Bachelor's in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related degree may be considered in lieu of some experience;

PREFERRED

• Advanced study and certification in various technical, environmental, and operational aspects of sanitary landfill development, operation, monitoring, and closure.

Licensing/Certification

• MDNR Solid Waste Technician Certificate required within probationary period;
• MSHA Surface Mine Haulage Safety with the probationary period;
• Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification and Landfill Gas System Operations and Maintenance issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) required within probationary period;
• Valid driver's license required;
• Class B Commercial Drivers License required within the probationary period.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Less than 30 college credit hours
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

Are you a current employee of the City of Springfield?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of progressively responsible experience in landfill operations, earthwork, quarries, or highway construction which includes environmental compliance and the operations of various types of heavy construction equipment?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

06

Please describe your experience to the question asked up above.

07

Do you have at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role?

• Yes
• No

08

Please describe your experience in a supervisory role.

09

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs