Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

Job Posting Title:

Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

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Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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Purpose

Oversee operations of The University of Texas at Austin Solid Waste & Recycling program. The oversite includes planning, organizing, scheduling, directing staff, and managing the collection and disposal program for all solid waste, recycling, and compost products. Inventory and purchasing management are included. Possessing and maintaining a valid Texas Class B CDL license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 8 full-time Solid Waste & Recycling staff including the planning and managing of daily waste management activities. Train, counsel, discipline, and conduct performance evaluations to maintain a high standard of service delivery and to provide team building. Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Load and unload solid waste, recycling, and compost from various locations and transport to waste management facility using University-owned compactor trucks. Will be responsible for driving routes as needed.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to the Building Logistics & Keys (BLK) Assistant Director and Solid Waste & Recycling (SWR) staff to ensure projects are accomplished according to established guidelines. Ensure the BLK Assistant Director and SWR staff are kept apprised of day-to-day operations and issues, including waste management data reporting.
• Carefully maintain, account for, and protect all SWR assets, and notify the BLK Assistant Director in the event of damage or loss. Maintain assigned vehicles and associated equipment ensuring they are fully functional, safe, clean, and ready for use at all times.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times with leadership, co-workers, and clients to represent Facilities Services' organizational goals by abiding by the work unit expectations as described by the Facilities Services Employee Handbook and The University of Texas at Austin Handbook of Operating Procedures.
• Assist in monitoring shop budgets and ensure unit operations are within budget and all financial transactions are authorized and properly documented.
• Drive various University-owned vehicles, including pickup trucks, box trucks, and utility carts in the performance of job duties. A valid Texas Class B CDL is required. Other related duties as assigned.
• This job requires a valid Texas Class B CDL. The selected candidate must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. A valid Texas Class B CDL. 3 years of experience as a CDL driver. 3 years of supervisory experience. 5 years with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel at a high level of proficiency. Direct customer service experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree. More than 7 years of experience working in a solid waste and recycling environment, including 5 years of supervisory experience. More than 2 years of experience with current methods and systems of dispatch, scheduling, inventory, recordkeeping, and purchasing. More than 2 years of direct customer service experience, including service pick-up/delivery scheduling and complaint resolution. 3 years of intermediate experience with Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a Texas Class B CDL license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$57,751 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of ladders and stairs
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Will lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. May twist, grasp, pull and bend. May assist in moving heavy property and equipment.

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday 4:30 am - 1:00 pm. Overtime will occasionally be required, in addition to working on weekends for football games, special events, etc.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or