Assistant Supervisor -Roll Off
City of FargoPosition Description Under general supervision, serves as lead worker over equipment operators and other seasonal/temporary laborers on an on-going, routine basis in carrying out the collection of waste and recyclables from residents, multi-family facilities, and commercial accounts. Typical collection services include automated side-load trucks for residential accounts, rear load trucks for commercial accounts, and roll-off trucks for construction debris. While they are expected to perform the same skilled equipment operator duties as those individuals on the crew, they are also expected to assist the supervisor in organizing work unit activities and to provide instruction to crew members and to inspect their work to ensure adequacy. Scope of Responsibility: The Assistant Route Supervisor supervises assigned staff. Primary Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists supervisor in organizing work unit activities such as prioritizing and delegating work and in performing other administrative tasks (i.e. completing reports, recommending budget items, ordering supplies, scheduling, coordinating activities with other work units, etc.) Evaluates work unit procedures and makes adjustments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Visually inspects completed work and work-in-progress to determine if proper procedures were followed and if work meets departmental, state and federal guidelines; Oversee the work activities of crew members by providing work direction and instruction in completion of assigned tasks including operation and/or maintenance of equipment on both a routine and special project basis. Operates a variety of Waste and recycling collection equipment including automated side load trucks, rear load trucks, and roll off trucks. Using independent judgment provides supervision and leadership to department personnel under the span of control. Gathers and maintains records of work unit activities. Prepares a variety of reports and reviews, those prepared by staff relating to operating conditions, equipment, and compliance with department rules and local, state and federal regulations. Assists the Route Supervisor with general scheduling and organizing work unit activities such as prioritizing and delegating work and performing other administrative tasks such as: Completes reports, recommends budget items, maintains supply and materials inventory, orders supplies; Schedules and coordinates activities with other work units; Maintains records of work performed and prepares periodic reports on work unit activities, equipment operation, etc. to ensure compliance with department rules and state and federal regulations; Serves as a backup for the supervisor in scheduling work and approving timecards, in the absence of the Route Supervisor. While performing the same or similar work as employees under the line of authority, serves as a team leader, assigning particular work to Equipment Operators and seasonal/temporary employees using informed and independent judgment when making these assignments and ensuring the employees know and follow department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices; ensures that each employee: Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss; Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicates a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work; When potentially unsafe conditions are observed make efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the supervisor responsible or safety representative in a timely manner. Serving as a working crew leader, oversees the work activities of crew members and performs various duties associated with providing solid waste and recycling services to residents and customers. Operate equipment associated Visually inspects complet…