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Department:
Public Works Solid Waste
Pay:
$30.24-$36.24
Close Date:
11-13-2026
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general direction, supervises the daily operations of assigned solid waste facilities, including landfill, compost, and other related sites; ensures safety of all customers and staff and the safe operation of equipment; inspects equipment and facilities to ensure proper functioning; coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; ensures facilities are operating within the guidelines of the New Mexico State Environmental Department; develops policies, procedures, and standards of operation; and performs other duties as assigned by the Solid Waste Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED Certification from an accredited institution and three years of experience working in landfill operations, operating heavy equipment and conducting inspections of facilities and/or equipment that includes one year of supervisory or foreman experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid New Mexico Commercial driver’s license (CDL) or the ability to obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 30 days of hire
- Obtain Landfill Operator Certification, Composting Facility Operator Certification, Transfer Station Operators Certification, and Recycling Operators Certification within a specified period of time after hire.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Successful completion of pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is required.
This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Position reports to the Solid Waste Manager and exercises supervision over lower level staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
In area of assignment:
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
- Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the assigned unit/area and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides general advice and counsel to staff; develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff; assists with implementation and recommendation of corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
- Monitors operations throughout the day for safety of customers and county employees; ensures all employees are using safety equipment and observing safety protocols; ensures safe traffic flow to designated areas; checks landfill property and equipment and ensures unacceptable waste has not been dumped; and keeps traffic moving to proper locations.
- Operates a variety of equipment at the landfill and compost sites to fill in for absences, special projects, or as needed.
- Conducts routine inspections of equipment; initiates preventive maintenance; submits work orders and requests for needed materials such as oil, filters and replacement of wearing parts; and logs equipment hours for routine maintenance.
- Generates required daily, monthly, and annual reports regarding composting, mulching, grinding, air quality and water usage for dust control, dirt work, and composting.
- Ensures landfill property is clean; keeps haul roads and maintenance roads graded and passable; maintains and oversees litter control with wind fences; and ensures fence lines within a one mile radius of the landfill are kept litter free.
- Maintains training and required certifications.
- Maintains positive community relations regarding landfill and compost operations including customer, contractor, vendor, and governmental agency relations; attends a variety of meetings serving as a representative of public works and/or the County; responds to phone calls and inquiries; responds to regulatory inspections; and deals with complaints and other to community requests or issues.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, equipment, and operation of solid waste functions.
- Current techniques and methods for collection, disposal, storage, and recycling of solid waste materials.
- Federal, state, county laws and local health and environmental codes, rules, and regulations relating to solid waste operations and hazardous waste issue.
- Emergency response procedures related to landfill hazardous waste spills, fires, gas accidents and procedures for notification to regulating authority.
- Federal OSHA, State and County regulations and policies governing safe work practices, including use and handling of and proper disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, and materials.
- Safe work practices.
- Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases sufficient to perform assignments.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Principles of business letter writing.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Required Skill in:
- Reading and interpreting technical and operational documents, manuals, maps, and plans.
- Interpreting, applying, and explaining federal, state and county solid waste and recycling laws and codes.
- Operating a motor vehicle.
- Conducting safety and training sessions.
- Working cooperatively with County employees, outside vendors, and the public.
- Applying project management techniques and principles.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including presenting data and reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, including meeting and dealing tactfully with the public.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them.
- Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard public works shop environment.
- Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Regularly exposed to large or working machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious disease, and hazardous chemicals when working outdoors in and around heavy equipment, vehicles and tools at the landfill, composting facilities, and convenience stations.
- Work regularly requires speaking, hearing and utilizing a phone, calculator, cell phone, copier or fax machine.
- Operates a County vehicle as necessary to attend meetings, training and perform related job duties; occasionally may be exposed to extreme weather conditions when traveling to County facilities or remote locations to perform work.
- Work involves being on call for emergencies after hours.