Solid Waste & Recycling Manager - G129 - Columbus Consolidated Government

This position is responsible for directing the overall activities of the Solid Waste & Recycling Division.

• Manages, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the division. 
• Monitors employees, time, equipment, and resources in order to ensure that work is performed efficiently. 
• Researches new recycling and waste collection programs and practices; writes detailed reports of findings. 
• Administers division budget. Inspects collection routes and directs changes as needed. 
• Responds to customer complaints; resolves problems.  
• Coordinates with vehicle maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance of division vehicles. 
• Attends meetings with the Keep Columbus Beautiful director to promote recycling events and to coordinate recycling and waste collection advertising; attends other applicable meetings. 
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, processes, and technology. 
• Supervises the coordination of drivers' training, continuous improvement classes, training for new employees, and training for employees at the Muscogee County Prison. 
• Assigns employees daily to ensure equitable workforce placement. 
• Interview prospective employees; counsel and discipline personnel.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.