DescriptionUnder limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing direction and overseeing a team of Environmental Management employees in the operation of the Bees Ferry municipal solid waste landfill. The landfill receives approximately 200,000 tons of waste per year. The successful candidate will manage personnel and equipment resources to ensure the landfill is operated properly.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 60,840 - $73,465 (Estimated Annual Salary) OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and Responsibilities* Supervise the day-to-day operations at the Bees Ferry Landfill to include proper placement, compaction and covering of waste as per South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations.
* Instruct and train employees on work responsibilities.
* Develop staff work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
*Operates all landfill equipment. Including, but not limited to: Compactor, Dozer, Excavator, ADT, Motor Grader, Front end Loader.
* Assist, interact and effectively communicate with vendors, management, Charleston County residents and coworkers while upholding customer service excellence.
* Coordinate maintenance activities with other County departments and private vendors as needed.
* Participate in emergency preparedness and recovery operations.
* May be required to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.
* Promote and ensure safety in the workplace.
* Maintain standards established for the department through effective coordination and activities.
* Perform other related duties/assignments as required.
* Landfill is open Monday - Saturday. Some holiday and weekend duties may be required.
Minimum Qualifications* Position requires a High School Diploma (or GED); An Associate Degree in Construction Technology or Civil Engineering preferred.
* Must have 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in related field, and training or work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work. Must possess a valid South Carolina Class A CDL. A Hazmat endorsement is preferred.
* Must obtain a SCDHEC Landfill Supervisor or Landfill Manager certification within one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Candidate must have excellent customer service and communication skills, be safety minded, and be able to work well in a demanding environment.
* Has the ability to effectively supervise and motivate subordinate staff, and to train staff in department procedures, work tasks, equipment operations, customer service skills, and other aspects of department operations.
* Ability to operate equipment such as: dozers, motor graders, excavators, loaders, backhoes, tractors and trucks.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: - Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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