Recycling Project Manager
We are seeking a Project Manager to manage, direct, and coordinate the daily staffing and operations of the Recycling and Refuse Services.
This position also performs managerial work in the development of managing, operating, administrative and environmental compliance including the efficient collection, disposal, and recycling of the municipal solid waste in accordance with established laws and ordinances.
Responsibilities
- Manage, supervise, plan, organize, train and direct staff related to the daily operations.
- Supervise safe transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials to the appropriate disposal sites.
- Represent the company to the client in matters of solid waste field operations regarding customer service, safety, and operational issues. Investigate and take appropriate action in response to client complaints or inquiries. Ensure improvements are initiated to eliminate continuing problems.
- Assure proper upkeep, repair, and maintenance of all company equipment.
- Enforce proper safety standards and precautions.
- Research new markets for increased revenue.
- Prepare records and monthly client reports on disposal activities, such as quantities of waste handled, receipts from operations, actions are taken, etc.
- Oversee and provide site-specific information intended for the client.
- Research improvement opportunities to efficiencies in the recycling program.
- Review and develop the collection, distribution routes, and pick up schedules.
- Perform and/or assist with site waste audit and prepare report.
- Implement and expand on recycling program
- Train and educate to increase recycling onsite.
- Attend special events to promote onsite program.
Requirements:
- Experience in waste management or environmental/sustainability services
- Graduate level college degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience are sufficient to successfully perform this job.
- Considerable knowledge of solid waste management rules, regulations, methods and procedures
- Ability to obtain security background clearance