Landfill Manager

General Definition of Work 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

Performs administrative work supervising the operations of the city landfill, training employees on 
processes and procedures, checking and approving incoming waste material, verifies proper waste 
dumping, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of 
the Sanitation Director. Divisional supervision exercised over all personnel in the Division. 

Qualification Requirements 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability 
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform 
the essential functions. 

Essential Functions 
Manages the operations and staff of the city landfill; develops and monitors department annual budget; 
interviews and hires new employees; trains employees on department processes and procedures and 
ensures compliance; schedules employees and distributes work assignments; evaluates employee 
performance; performs disciplinary action when necessary and provides corrective instruction as 
warranted. 
Reviews, analyzes and verifies waste has been properly placed in the correct location. 
Checks and approves incoming material to landfill. 
Inspects department equipment and vehicles for repairs; coordinates repairs as needed. 
Reviews and approves weekly employee time records. 
Conducts audits with regulatory agencies such as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management 
and the EPA. 
Prepares and submits permit renewals and modifications. 
Works with contractors on capital projects and purchases. 
Prepares specifications and requisitions for equipment purchases. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of operating a landfill; comprehensive 
knowledge of recycle material properties and the safe handling of them; comprehensive knowledge local, 
State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the department; comprehensive knowledge of the 
safe operation of light to medium construction equipment and vehicles; comprehensive knowledge of 
various ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to recycling and refuse materials; comprehensive 
knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; comprehensive knowledge of 
safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in excellent customer service; skill in the 
use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in 
the use of hand and power tools; skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment and vehicles; ability 
to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates; ability to perform manual labor; ability to 
communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working 
relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public. 

Education and Experience 
High School diploma or GED and extensive experience operating heavy equipment to handle and 
dispose of waste material, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Physical Requirements 
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires 
standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or 
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision and distance vision; vocal communication is required 
for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important 
instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal 
spoken word levels; work requires using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor 
vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires 
exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds 
maintenance, heavy traffic). 

Special Requirements 
Obtain Indiana Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Land Disposal Facility Operator 
and Underground Storage Tank Operator Class A and B upon hire. 
Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana.