Solid Waste Service Supervisor II - Weekend Shift Job at City of Clearwater, FL

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026 -00004
Department: Solid Waste & Recycling
Division: RES SIDE LOADER
Opening Date: 09/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $60,902.64

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under limited direction, the Solid Waste Supervisor II oversees, supervises, manages, and monitors the solid waste operations and assists in the administration of the department. Manages personnel to ensure efficient, effective, and professional solid waste operations.

This recruitment for the Solid Waste Supervisor II will require weekends, with a typical work schedule of Thursday-Monday.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees, supervises, and manages all refuse and recycling operations for the City; manages, delegates, and assigns tasks for various employees; trains, mentors, and provides professional development for solid waste employees performing field work, fabrication and welding work, and transfer station operations.
• Provides high level direction and guidance for issues and concerns that may arise on a daily basis; confers and communicates with upper management to address department issues and make adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and evaluates general operations, collection routes, pick-up locations, types of services, and other activities to ensure maximum efficiency; establishes and implements new procedures; prepares consistent reports on department and personnel activities.

• Performs annual evaluations for drivers and solid waste workers; provides feedback and direction, mentors, and facilitates teamwork and success; trains and monitors safety procedures and ensures all equipment is used.
• Supervises, oversees, and manages the work of welding and fabrication activities; oversees special projects and custom fabrication needs, performs skilled trades work when needed, and ensures all repairs and maintenance are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Organizes inventory, commercial and residential recycling containers, commercial and residential trash bins, compactors, and roll-off open tops; orders and purchase needed containers and troubleshoots repairs to compactors and power units.
• Coordinates general fleet maintenance and repair activities; purchases new and improved equipment and monitors care of current fleet; oversees container maintenance, repair, or replacement and ensure customer concerns are met.
• Responds and resolves customer inquiries and complaints; meets and engages with customers, contractors, and other business owners regarding solid waste requirements; investigates incidents, accidents, and injuries.
• Inspects illegal dumping and other solid waste service cases.
• Monitors violations, tracks, and ensures corrections have been made within the proper timeframe, completes re-inspections, makes follow up calls and engages with owners to ensure corrections have been made, filing appropriate documents for data.

• Assists in budget development and implementation; tracks expenses and ensures proper resource allocation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
SWANA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes
Type: Possession and maintenance of Class B with Air breaks except for Transfer Station.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or G.E.D. Certificate AND five (5) years of experience in an integrated municipal solid waste operation and some management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Solid waste and recycling collection and processing activities
• Solid waste management and supervision
• Operation and maintenance of solid waste and recycling vehicles and equipment
• Health and safety requirements

• Project and personnel management
• Service orders and coordination
• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in -

• Overseeing, supervising, and managing the personnel and activities of the solid waste department, fabrication shop, and transfer station
• Ensuring equipment purchases and monitoring inventory
• Supervising refuse and recycling operations, welding and fabrication shop, and transfer station
• Keeping and maintaining accurate and updated records

• Developing budget and facilitating department success and efficiency
• Understanding and complying with oral and written instructions
• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

How many years of experience do you have in an integrated municipal solid waste operation?

• No experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 3-5 years experience
• 5-7 years experience
• 7 or more years experience

04

How many years of management experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3 or more years experience

05

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

06

Please explain your answer to the following question: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Required Question