Waste Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $80,079.15 - $112,679.40 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 015032-26-PW
Department: Public Works
Division: Container Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/06/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Under direction, plan, organize, direct, and supervise refuse, waste, illegal dumping, street sweeping, and bin maintenance operations and staff training. Provide technical and administrative support to assigned staff and subordinate employees.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by an Integrated Waste General Supervisor. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of Integrated Waste Equipment Operators and other lower level personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, direct, and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Make field inspections of work sites and collection routes on a regular basis; assess effectiveness of operations and performance, and make recommendations for modification based on safety , service, and efficiency.
- Instruct employees in handling difficult refuse collection, recycling, or street cleaning tasks; handle emergency repairs.
- Inspect assigned routes to check customer complaints, and issue verbal instructions to route workers.
- Prepare work schedules.
- Requisition, keep records and account for materials, equipment and supplies.
- Keep records of work performed and supplies used and, where required, prepare and adhere to a formal route schedule.
- Inspect equipment to determine the extent of necessary repair or maintenance.
- Investigate all collisions involving assigned staff and submit the required documentation within 24 hours.
- Make determinations or recommendations in personnel actions.
- Respond to work orders and complete transactions in work order management system.
- Estimate personnel needs for routes to which assigned.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of staff supervision.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to refuse collection and handling.
- Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
- Standard practices and equipment and procedures used in refuse collection, recycling, and street cleaning work.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to solid waste.
Ability to:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
- Investigate, document, and report findings regarding issues of emloyee misconduct.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
- Work effectively with staff and the public.
- Understand and carry out division policies and written and oral instructions.
- Adapt available equipment to particular refuse collection and/or street cleaning problems.
- Plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates and provide appropriate advice and assistance on operational problems to obtain effective results.
- Keep records and prepare work and time reports.
- Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and members of the general public contacted in course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Interpret and apply City and division policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
Three years of experience comparable to an Integrated Waste Equipment Operator with the City of Sacramento.
OR
Two years of experience comparable to Senior Integrated Waste Operator with the City of Sacramento.
COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Integrated Waste Equipment Operator, please click here.
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Senior Integrated Waste Operator, please click here.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California class B Driver License is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class B license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Assessment:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass pre-employment drug test.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Integrated Waste Supervisor examination.
4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at ;
• Send an email to ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:
Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02
DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class B Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

03
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Describe your experience supervising field staff, including the number of employees and types of duties overseen.
05
Describe your experience ensuring compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdfI understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Select all the boxes that best describe the action(s) you have taken to encourage and/or motivate staff or colleagues.

• Provide positive verbal reinforcement
• Set a positive example
• Recognize sensitivities to diversity within the team
• Talk with staff or colleagues to make sure they understand the expectations of the job
• Identify procedures and resources for getting the work done
• None of the above

08