Waste Management Associate Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $60,491.00 Annually
Location : 1327 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2602962
Department: Sanitation Department
Division: Refuse Disposal Division
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Team Sanitation is looking for you! Come and join our team as the next Solid Waste Supervisor - Refuse Disposal Division. This position supervises and participates in the daily operations of Refuse Disposal Division.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers' program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Submit your application today!
Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, directs, and monitors performance of assigned personnel and equipment in daily Refuse Disposal Division operations including Bacon Park Transfer Station
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Monitors vehicle repair and maintenance needs and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the performance of assigned personnel and landfill/ transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate landfill/transfer station equipment.
• Ability to operate GPS equipment and maintain accurate data.
• Review and monitors flow meters and lift stations throughout landfill and maintain accurate data.
• Ensures trucks are operating properly, safely, and effectively.
• Reviews and enforces Disposal and Operations Plan and EPD Permits.
• Coordinates and interacts with residents, City Staff and EPD officers; maintains professional customer service skills; answer questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates and monitors landfill scales; maintains records from day-to-day operation.
• Supervises transfer station roll-off container truck operations and customer support to achieve quality customer service.
• Ensures day-to-day landfill Design and Operations Plan compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree; with four (4) years of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public work and heavy equipment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Refuse Disposal Director and/or Landfill Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with City ordinances, waste collection and disposal procedures.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances, the employee handbook, and department standard operating procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied supervisory duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to supervise the provision of commercial refuse collection services. Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of businesses, contractors, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and cold or inclement weather conditions.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over assigned staff.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
01
Do you currently hold an Associate Degree or higher in the related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least four (4) years four of supervisory experience in solid waste management or public works?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least four (4) years of experience operating heavy equipment?

• Yes
• No

04
Briefly describe your experience as it relates to solid waste management or public work.
05
Briefly describe your experience as it relates to operating heavy equipment.
06
Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question