The Waste Superintendent performs work of considerable to substantial difficulty in supervising crews of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled Waste Workers and Supervisors, Equipment Operators, Trades Workers, and other personnel in a variety of sanitation, maintenance, general repair, mechanical repair, custodial, or construction activities. The Waste Superintendent may provide administrative and technical assistance to Assistant Director when requested.

Typical Duties

 

• Plans, assigns and supervises the work of Waste Supervisors, Equipment Operator Seniors, Waste Workers, Skilled Trades Workers and other unskilled to semi-skilled workers in the collection, and disposal of refuse and garbage.
• Assigns and prioritizes all work order requests; determines how it will be funded; and confirms completion of assignment.
• Schedules workflow of projects so divisional personnel are available and efficiently utilized during each phase of the project to include coordinating work of different sub-contractors to ensure timely workflow.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure that work is being completed in a timely manner and according to specifications; advises them of unusual problems, procedures and practices.
• Evaluates employees and recommends promotions, disciplinary action, transfers and dismissals.
• Instructs subordinates regularly in safety, methods of work, operation and maintenance of equipment and other special areas.
• Ensures that Safety Program policies and procedures are relayed to subordinates and that procedures are being followed; evaluates and recommends revisions if necessary.
• Services, Building Inspection or others when applicable to ensure all required codes are met.
• Assists other skilled workers, semi-skilled workers and others when necessary and as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, supplies and techniques used waste collection or relative work 
• Knowledge of the operation, capabilities and uses for the wide variety of heavy and medium equipment typically used in modern waste collection/disposal
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.