Description

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has multiple openings for Operations and Maintenance Supervisors. Selected candidates will be assigned to either the Badlands Landfill in Moreno Valley or the Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont.

The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor serves in a frontline supervisory role, overseeing the daily work of Equipment Operators, Maintenance and Construction Workers, Laborer staff, and work-release participants. The Supervisor is responsible for managing landfill operations and special projects under the direction of a project supervisor or supervising engineering staff. Primary responsibilities include directing daily activities such as traffic direction, waste and materials recycling, tire disposal, CRT recycling and shipping, and servicing appliances to remove hazardous components. The incumbent will coordinate staff, equipment, and materials required for daily landfill operations. This includes directing field and equipment operation personnel, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, and coordinating maintenance services for equipment repairs. The Supervisor will also conduct daily walk-around inspections, perform site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions, and work closely with regulatory agency personnel.

Additional duties include supervising field staff, conducting performance evaluations, managing workload assignments, and preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. The Supervisor will also operate various types of heavy construction equipment as needed to support landfill operations.

Competitive candidates will have lead or supervisory experience in a solid waste facility, construction site, or recycling center, with direct involvement in daily operations such as heavy equipment operation, traffic direction, materials recycling, and appliance servicing. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential for success in this role.

The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor is a supervisory level classification and reports to an appropriate manager level position. Incumbents are responsible for full-time supervision of one large crew on a major project;, several smaller crews working under lead workers on construction or maintenance functions;, or crews performing maintenance or improvements of structures. Personnel and equipment are assigned as required by project and work assigned.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.• Coordinate and assign the work of construction crews engaged in a variety of construction and maintenance operations, including clearing land, building and maintaining a variety of drainage protection and control facilities, building fences, weed abatement, litter control, and maintenance of structures involving semi-skilled trades work.

• Estimate equipment and material needs, in accordance with instructions and plans, and personally supervise lead workers, equipment operators, and other personnel; and direct field maintenance or arrange shop repair of equipment.

• Make field inspections to ensure compliance with conditions of permits or requirements of regulatory agencies; prepare and submit time and equipment reports.

• Will operate various types of passenger transportation vehicles on a regular basis or construction equipment in an emergency. Experience: Four years of responsible experience in public works or other construction and maintenance activities, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
License: Possession of a valid Class A or Class B California Driver's License, along with a tanker endorsement, is required at the time of application.
Physical Exposures: The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor works primarily outdoors and may be exposed to a variety of environmental and physical conditions. These include inclement weather such as extreme heat or cold, prolonged sun exposure, strong winds, rain, and other seasonal elements. The work environment may also involve exposure to landfill-related conditions such as heat generated from decomposing materials, strong or unpleasant odors, dust, and airborne debris.

Knowledge of: The methods, equipment, materials, and working practices involved in public works, maintenance, and construction activities; the operational capabilities and limitations of heavy construction equipment; reinforced concrete and masonry; fence building and weed abatement procedures and practices.

Ability to: Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of the work of others; read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; read and interpret construction plans; follow oral and written instructions.

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements . This recruitment is open to all applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org .