Solid Waste Division Operations Supervisor

Job Title:

Solid Waste Division Operations Supervisor

The City of Red Bank has an immediate opening for a Solid Waste Division Operations Supervisor. This is a full-time position that performs a variety of complex and routine administrative and technical work in supervision, planning, and daily operations of the City of Red Bank’s Solid Waste Division.  Responsibilities include daily garbage pickup, bulk trash pickup, brush pickup, leaf collection, Recycle Center operations, and illegal dumping of trash on roadsides.

JOB OVERVIEW

The right candidate will achieve by:

• Demonstrating the ability to supervise, mentor, and provide guidance.
• Be available 24/7 for after-hours emergencies.
• Demonstrating proficiency in planning, organizing, and overseeing city-wide maintenance, repair, and enhancement projects.

Supervision Received: The employee works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director.

Supervision Exercised: Manages and oversees employees in the Sanitation Division.

Salary and Benefits: (G9) $65,111.70 annually - Day Shift M-F 7: 00a-3: 00p + excellent benefits.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 21, 2025, at 4: 30 p.m. Applications and job descriptions are available at Red Bank City Hall, 3105 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank, TN or on the City of Red Bank website.

Applicants must have a valid phone number.  Applicants will be notified by phone for information on testing and interview times/dates.  Documentation is required for any training, education, certifications, or licenses listed on the application.

To be eligible to apply, applicants MUST:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
• Not have been released or discharged under anything other than an honorable discharge from any armed forces of the United States.

After having met the above requirements, candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Oral interview board composed of a combination of departmental members.
• A comprehensive background check, including but not limited to criminal, financial, and personal history.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed.

• Responsible for managing a city-wide solid waste collection program.
• Manages assigned personnel within the division, schedules personal leave, reassigns personnel due to absence, ensures critical operations are covered daily, and implements personnel actions.
• Must be able to operate all division equipment (garbage truck, brush truck, leaf truck) and fill in for absent drivers as needed to continue daily operations.
• Trains, supervises, and mentors employees within the division. 
• Responsible for analyzing annual operating costs and making recommendations for the Division needs.
• Works with the Department Head to prepare information for the annual budget process and maintains approved budget. 
• Requisitions and purchases all needed supplies relevant to daily operations in accordance with the City of Red Bank Purchase Policies.
• Manages contracts as they pertain to Solid Waste operations.
• Serves as the City or Red Bank liaison with Hamilton County Recycle Services.
• Prepares informative correspondence for dissemination by the city’s Public Information Officer.
• Reconciles bills for Department Head approval.
• Plans, evaluates, and carries out preventive maintenance schedules for all division vehicles and equipment.
• Submits monthly reports to the Public Works Department Head. 
• Promotes a safe environment and instructs employees regarding safe working procedures.
• Contacts residents and business owners regarding complaints or questions about daily operations of the Public Works Solid Waste Division.  
• Responds to all complaints in a timely manner.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of City codes.
• Utilizes the city’s work management program to ensure work orders are processed daily.
• Takes actions to minimize open work orders and reduce delays.
• Ensure daily operations and personnel work schedules are adjusted to meet the demands of work orders.
• Works to develop a cohesive, accountable workplace for personnel in their charge while providing exceptional city services that meet the demands of our residents.
• Any other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Must have knowledge of solid waste operations and formulate resolutions.
• Maintain certifications that you may acquire.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of city streets.
• Thorough knowledge of solid waste hazards thus ensuring the safety of employees during all aspects of operations.
• Ability to compile comprehensive reports.

EQUIPMENT

Major Equipment and computer systems used to handle or perform this job:

• Computer software programs; (i.e., Excel, Word, GIS, iWorQ.)
• Tablet/Cellphone
• Automated/Semi-automated Garbage Truck
• Automated Brush Truck
• Leaf Truck
• Backhoe
• Operate Car and/or truck

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Other additional specialized training preferred.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in solid waste management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Red Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Apply instructions:

Please submit application and resume via our website or click APPLY below.

Applications may also be submitted via mail in an envelope marked “Solid Waste Division Operations Supervisor” to:

City of Red Bank

Attn:   Human Resources

3105 Dayton Blvd.

Chattanooga, TN 37415

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