Solid Waste Operations Supervisor - Solid Waste

Solid Waste Operations Supervisor - Solid Waste Salary $76,169.60 - $101,608.00 Annually Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600275 Department Transportation & Utilities Department Division Solid Waste Management Opening Date 05/15/2026 Closing Date 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Bring leadership, purpose, and operational expertise to a role that keeps our community running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities is seeking a proactive, organized, and hands-on Solid Waste Operations Supervisor to guide daily landfill operations, support a skilled team, and ensure regulatory compliance at every step. In this key leadership position, you will be involved in supervising daily operations relating to the management of solid wastes, including but not limited to the following specific facilities and programs: a MSW Landfill, a Construction and Demolition Waste Landfill, Organic Waste Composting, Transfer Station, Recycling Drop-Off Sites, landfill gas and leachate management systems, and environmental monitoring and management systems. You will oversee the day-to-day work of landfill operators and laborers, ensuring operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. From managing special waste disposal and maintaining haul roads to coordinating equipment service and leading large-scale projects, you'll play an essential part in maintaining a high-quality public service for landfill users. What You'll Do Supervise, organize, and direct daily landfill operations, communicating operational changes, planning ahead for weather or equipment issues, and ensuring staff have the direction they need to work safely and productively. Lead all facets of waste disposal operations including refuse, demolition materials, special waste, and small vehicle transfer areas ensuring compliance with the operating plan and maintaining safe, well-kept facilities. Oversee, schedule, and at times perform maintenance and repairs for heavy equipment, rolling stock, and buildings to keep everything in safe working condition. Maintain accurate operational and equipment records, including personnel time, maintenance histories, operational logs, surveying notes, and special waste tracking. Coordinate and execute special projects, including drainage improvements, soil stockpile construction, litter control, weed management, recycling area upkeep, and wood-chipping operations. Foster a positive, professional, and inclusive work environment by modeling strong attendance, teamwork, communication, and respect for coworkers and the public. Train staff on safety protocols, operating procedures, equipment service requirements, and all elements of the operating plan. Assist the Superintendent with capital planning, budget development, equipment specification drafting, and long-range operational needs. Work Schedule Generally, four - 10-hour days with hours between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., and days of the week including Monday through Saturday. The position schedule will rotate with two other positions of the same classification. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent and experience in earthwork construction methods and heavy equipment maintenance and repair plus experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week. To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week. Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits. 01 I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions. I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could be cause for rejection based on insufficient information. Yes No 02 I understand as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 For verification purposes please list your driver's license number and the state of issuance. 04 Do you have experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 05 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 06 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, please enter "N/A". 07 Do you have experience in construction methods employed in large earthwork projects such as, but not limited to, road building, building site grading, or dam construction? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 08 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 09 If yes, please describe your work duties including the type of equipment. If no, please enter "N/A". 10 Do you have supervisory experience? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 11 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 12 If yes, please describe your work duties including the number of employees you supervised and their responsibilities. If no, please enter "N/A". 13 Indicate if you have supervisory experience in the following areas: Prioritizing and assigning work where multiple employee work shifts are involved and/or in a 7 day a week operation Coordinating work in a 7 day a week operation thru contracted suppliers or service providers Developing materials for employee training meetings/safety meetings and conducting same meetings No experience 14 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 15 Please give examples of your work experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 16 Indicate if you have experience working as an employee in the daily operation of a solid waste management facility: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (including balefills, monofills or bioreactor landfills) Construction and Demolition Debris Landfills Transfer Station/Bale Facility Composting (organics or food residuals) Material Recovery Facility Other type of facility (specify below) No experience 17 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 18 If checking other type of facility, please specify. If no, please enter "N/A". 19 Do you have experience scheduling and prioritizing the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, or buildings? Yes No 20 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 21 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 22 Indicate if you have experience using the following software: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint No experience 23 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 24 Do you have experience performing construction surveying and/or reading earthwork construction plans? Yes No 25 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 26 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, please enter "N/A". 27 Indicate if you have experience using the following technologies in a workplace environment to accomplish assigned work responsibilities: Computers, smartphones, tablets SCADA/HMI/automated process control Machine or grade control/remote monitoring of machine position or status AVL/GIS or GPS/surveillance (camera) systems No experience 28 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, please enter "N/A". Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm