Landfill Supervisor - City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 06/29/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 22 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The City of Birmingham is seeking a qualified Landfill Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the landfill. This position is responsible for monitoring all areas of the facility, including the scale house, public unloading areas, working face, road maintenance, dirt hauling, and security. The Landfill Supervisor ensures the safe disposal of refuse, oversees environmental monitoring activities, and maintains compliance with applicable regulations and operational policies. Working under general supervision, the incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in managing facility operations, coordinating staff and resources, resolving issues, and keeping management informed of significant matters. Work is evaluated through inspections, reports, and overall operational results. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $23.92 - $37.11 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position. Minimum qualifications are subject to change: Class B CDL. Minimum of five years working within a landfill in order to obtain a Landfill Operator's Certificate from SWANA. Experience ensuring compliance with EPA and ADEM guidelines (e.g., understanding types of specific waste permitted for landfills). Experience reading/interpreting development plans, blueprints, and/or topographic maps. Experience working with and around heavy and construction equipment used in landfills. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Performs various administrative/professional duties to include compiling documentation, report writing, maintaining inventory, and maintaining certifications by following policies, procedures and guidelines in order to remain in compliance with federal, state and local solid waste regulations, (e.g., EPA, ADEM, and Jefferson Co. Health Dept.). Oversees the daily operations of the landfill including work performed in the scale house, public unloading areas, the working face, road maintenance operations, dirt hauling operations, security/access control, etc. through observation and direction of work being performed to ensure work is completed according to compliance standards (e.g., EPA, ADEM, Jefferson County Department of Health). Monitors environmental impacts of New Georgia Landfill and Eastern Area Landfill including methane gas emissions, ground water, surface water, etc. By utilizing observation and various measurements to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws (EPA, ADEM, and Jefferson Co. Health Dept.). Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as landfills and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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