Refuse Collection Supervisor (GSD EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 <span>Under general supervision, is responsible for the removal of municipal waste and snow and ice control in an assigned district of the City; assigns personnel and equipment within the district. </span><br> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <span style="text-indent: -0.25in">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in">Assigns forepersons and workers to sections of the designated district to perform cleaning of streets and alleys and refuse collection.</span><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>2.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Performs periodic inspections to ensure adherence to the assigned schedule.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>3.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Receives and investigates special complaints and follows up to ensure that issues are properly addressed.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>4.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Directs the removal and disposal of snow or obstructions and the salting or sanding of icy streets during or following storms.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>5.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Maintains time and production records and prepares a variety of reports.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>6.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Reviews collection yardage reports and historical records, and consults with section forepersons in assigning workers and trucks to the various sections. </span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>7.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Reviews requests and prepares schedules for the collection of irregular refuse.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>8.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Performs periodic reviews of collection routes and makes changes as required.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>9.<span style="font-stretch: normal">     </span></span><span>Instructs employees in the care and operation of equipment and suggests improvements in work methods.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>10.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Handles personnel matters such as discipline, vacation schedules, and work related disputes among employees.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>11.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Investigates and reports on accidents.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>12.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>13.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Inspects and reports on the general condition of the assigned district. </span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>14.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Reports to superior on the availability, distribution, condition and adequacy of truck fleet.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>15.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Acts for superior in their absence.</span></p><br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in"><span>16.<span style="font-stretch: normal">  </span></span><span>Reassigns personnel and equipment and assumes charge of emergency relief work in unusual situations such as work stoppages, shortages of supervisory personnel and/or severe or emergency weather conditions, such as snow, ice or floods.</span></p> <span>High School graduation or GED. </span><br> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Two years experience in planning and supervising the activities of a large fleet of trucks and workers engaged in collecting and disposing of municipal waste. </span></p><br><b style="color:inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><br style="color:inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;"><p style="margin: 15px 0px;color:inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;">Employees will be required, when necessary, to operate a motor vehicle; valid State of Michigan Operator license required.</p><table align="center" border="0" width="1000"><tbody><tr><td><u><strong>Evaluation Plan</strong></u><ul><li>Interview: 70%</li><li>Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%</li><li>Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%</li></ul><strong>Additional points may be awarded for:</strong><ul><li>Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points</li><li>Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points</li></ul>LRD: 10/03/2025<br><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><a target="_blank"></a>

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