Summary
Ready to put your sanitation experience and leadership skills to work?
The Borough of Carlisle is looking for an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to help lead our new Solid Waste & Recycling team.
In this newly created role, you’ll lead crews, oversee daily trash and recycling operations, and help ensure our community receives safe, reliable, and high-quality service every day.
If you’re an experienced sanitation professional who takes pride in leading a team and keeping a community clean, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
Position: Sanitation Supervisor
Schedule: 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
Pay Rate: $33.20 - $41.44, dependent on experience
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time
This position oversees the daily operations of the Borough’s residential solid waste and recycling collection and disposal services; plans, coordinates, and supervises personnel, equipment, contractors, and related activities to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and high-quality sanitation services. Supervises and supports employees, addresses operational and customer service issues, assists with budgeting and planning, and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Exercises sound judgment within established guidelines when prioritizing work and providing Borough residents with accurate information regarding applicable policies and procedures. Work involves regular interaction with residents, contractors, and other members of the public.
The position works collaboratively with leadership and other Borough staff to address operational challenges and achieve shared goals. The incumbent is expected to foster a positive, team-oriented work environment and will receive guidance and support from department and Borough leadership. The position is generally a standard work week consisting of 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; however, the position sometimes requires flexible work hours and shifting schedules as needed due to weather or other circumstances.
As a frontline working supervisor, the incumbent is expected to perform work activities alongside the crew as needed.
- Supervises solid waste and recycling operations.
- Supervises and develops employees.
- Ensures operational quality and safety.
- Provides customer and public service.
- Manages equipment, materials, and supplies
- Manages records, schedules, and reporting.
- Administers contracts and commercial accounts.
- Assists with planning and budgeting.
- Coordinates with various operations and departments.
- Responds to emergencies and provides specialized instructions.
Complete job description available at www.carlislepa.org/employment
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Valid PA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement/no restrictions;
- More than five (5) years of progressive experience in sanitation work, including some formal supervisory experience;
- Experience loading or driving a sanitation rear end loader, a side loader, and/or a front loader.
Special Instructions
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
Send your cover letter and resume to apply@carlislepa.org.
Phone
717-258-0187
Borough of Carlisle
7172406923The Borough of Carlisle is dedicated to providing a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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