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Solid Waste Superintendent

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Otero County

Alamogordo, NM (In Person)

$65,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/28/2026

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Job Description

OTERO COUNTY TRANSFER
STATION, Alamogordo, New Mexico is recruiting for a
SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT.
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS
:
Exempt Experience Required :
Six to nine (6-9) years of experience working at a landfill or transfer Station which included operating heavy equipment.
Minimum Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Department:
Solid Waste Direct Supervisor :
County Manager Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct (0); Indirect (0)
Primary Work Location :
This employee primarily works in an office environment.
Certification:
This position requires a valid CDL New Mexico license.
Job Summary :
Oversees and participates in the work projects and assignments of personnel, of employees assigned to a solid waste transfer station and operates gas- and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment. Essential Job Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
  • Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Plans, prepares, and issues daily work schedules for assigned personnel.
  • Plans, prepares, and maintains department budget.
  • Find new markets for recycled materials.
  • Inspects county waste transfer station to assure proper maintenance and control operations.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and supervises and participates in the construction, maintenance and control of county transfer station.
  • Issues assignments and use of transports gas- and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Monitors work to ensure personnel follows safety procedures.
  • Requisitions items needed for daily operations.
  • Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and county policies and procedures.
  • Work on a variety of special projects as assigned.
  • Other duties as required.
Salary:
$60,000-$70,000. DOE plus benefits package. Applications may be picked up, and must be returned to the Otero County Administration Office, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM. An application and job description can be downloaded from our website, http:// Position is
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. OTERO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person