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Solid Waste Supervisor

City of La Porte, Texas
  • La Porte, Texas
    16 days ago

    Job Description

    SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR
    Category: Full-Time
    Status: Open
    Hourly: Min. $29.703 - Mid. $37.129 EFF: 10/1/2026
    Published: September 23, 2026 
    Closing: Until Filled
     
    DEFINITION
    To coordinate and implement specific solid waste collection activity; to supervise either commercial or residential refuse collection activities; and to assist in solid waste program development.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
    Receives direction from the Solid Waste Superintendent.
    Exercises direct supervision over solid waste collection personnel.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Organize and schedule refuse collection activities such as commercial solid waste removal, residential collection, and container repair and maintenance.
    • Assist in planning new collection routes and revising existing routes to meet workload demands and provide efficient service.
    • Assist in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff.
    • Manage inventory of plastic garbage bags.
    • Monitor the condition and maintenance of solid waste collection vehicles including mechanical compactors and lifting mechanisms.
    • Order necessary equipment and supplies.
    • Supervise employee training and safety programs.
    • Maintain records and develop reports concerning program effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Assist in preparation and administration of Solid Waste Division budget.
    • Perform related duties as assigned.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to mechanical, fume, and odor hazards; exposure to extreme cold and heat; sitting; seeing; standing; stooping; walking; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.
     
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Knowledge of:
    • Methods, procedures, and practices of solid waste collection.
    • City streets and thoroughfares.
    • Effective procedures and techniques of routing, scheduling, and work management.
    • Occupational hazards and safety procedures related to solid waste collection and transportation.
    • Machinery, equipment, and supplies necessary for operation of a municipal solid waste program.
    Ability to:
    • Plan, schedule, and coordinate refuse collection routes.
    • Assist in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
    • Assist in the preparation and administration of a budget.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Operate a personal computer, calculator, and two-way radio.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
    Two years of increasingly responsible experience in Solid Waste Management with administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a High School Diploma or GED.

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
    • Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.
    • Possession of a valid Texas Class A CDL.
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Class C Solid Waste Management Certification.
    *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

    *Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

    The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLa Porte, Texas
    Websitehttps://www.ci.la-porte.tx.us/

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Calculatorsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compactorunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Two Way Radiounmatched
    • Waste Managementunmatched
    • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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