Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for a Solid Waste and Recycling Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of solid waste and recycling collection. 

We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).

What is in it for you? 

The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only $63.88 per month for 2022! Additionally we offer:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader)  with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
• Annual pay increases
• Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
• 100% City paid basic life insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Commitment to professional development
• View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

 

About the Position:

Oversees the operations of garbage, bulky item, special haul, recycling, yard waste/organics and loose leaf vacuum collection programs.

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm; Rotating weekends and holidays
 

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the solid waste and recycling collection
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
• Examines and modifies collection routes as required.
• Tracks, monitors, and analyzes solid waste, yard waste, or recyclable performance metrics and data 
• Monitors new advances in refuse, organic and recycling systems and collections
• Investigates and mediates customer complaints concerning solid waste and recycling collection
• Monitors assigned budgetary activities
• Operates various vehicles and equipment and conducts ongoing job-site inspections
• Tracks inventory of materials and equipment; determines needs to purchase equipment; provides assessment of specifications for proposed new vehicles, truck bodies and equipment
• Assists in the preparation of bids and requests for proposals for the purchase of recyclable materials and services
• Monitors transportation safety regulations, local, state, and federal regulations and law requirements and assures division’s compliance
• Recommends and plans special projects for solid waste, yard waste and recyclable collections; oversees and assists with neighborhood clean-up services
• Performs related work as required

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalency and
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience Solid Waste & Recycling collection and processing or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Experience driving a heavy truck and mechanical experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with air brake endorsements and valid Medical Examiners Certificate

Desired Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a union environment highly preferred