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POSITION SUMMARY: Under limited direction, manages operation and maintenance of the Miami County Recycling/Transfer Station, monitors budget and expenditures, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, supervises Sanitary Engineering department staff members, performs directorial duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent, supplemented by more than five (5) years' refuse operation experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
Must possess a valid Ohio commercial driver's license, Class B.
Must have demonstrable knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment for loading, hauling, and disposal of solid waste.
DUTIES: Develops unit work procedures, enforces policy, develops quality standards, enforces rules and regulations for Transfer Station operations, resolves complaints, responds to inquiries, supervises assigned personnel (schedules, assigns, and reviews work, evaluates performance, recommends personnel actions, assists with difficult tasks, etc.), acts on behalf of Sanitary Engineer in his/her absence, manages transfer operations (ensures equipment is functional, resolves difficult or complex problems, oversees hauling operations, organizes work flow, etc.), investigates suspected violations of district rules and regulations and reports them to the Solid Waste District Coordinator for enforcement action.
Prepares and monitors Recycling/Transfer Station budget, orders parts and equipment, coordinates and ensures that equipment maintenance and proper repairs occur according to schedule, collects data and prepares reports, coordinates operations with local and state officials, prepares bid specifications for equipment, materials and facilities, coordinates projects with department staff, consultants and contractors. Ensures safe working environment (trains employees in safety regulations and compliance, reporting of hazards, etc.), assists customers and employees as necessary.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
These duties are illustrative only and employee may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, drive, use hands to finger, handle, grab, restrain, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and must frequently lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis.
The employee is exposed to, must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of portable fire extinguishers, potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, moving trucks and vehicles, floor openings, wall openings and holes, open-sided floors, platforms and runways, stairs, fixed industrial stairs, portable wood and metal ladders, fixed ladders, noisy operations or activities, flammable and combustible liquids, general requirements for use, care, and limitations of personal protective equipment, medical and first aid, handling material and supplies (mechanical handling equipment, the manner in which things are stored, and housekeeping), hand and portable power tools including physical guards, switches, lawn mower, and power washer, air contaminants (trucks fumes, dust, etc.), chemicals (household hazardous waste, etc.), hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, moving trucks and vehicles, bees and other insects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOURSMonday - Friday, 5:30AM - 2:00PM COMPENSATION$72,000 - $80,000 / DOQFLSAExempt from OvertimeBENEFITSMedical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.