Commercial Refuse & Recycling Services Manager - Commercial Refuse Division

Commercial Refuse & Recycling Services Manager - Commercial Refuse Division

Salary

$83,254.00 Annually

Location

1809 W US Hwy 80, Garden City, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603526

Department

Sanitation Department

Division

Commercial Refuse Division

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

The Commercial Refuse & Recycling Services Manager leads operations, develops people, and drives the performance of commercial refuse, recycling, and litter abatement divisions.

The City of Savannah is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Commercial Refuse, Recycling & Litter Manager to lead the daily operations of its Commercial Refuse and Recycling Services Division. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective commercial refuse, recycling & litter services while building a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned operations leader who excels at managing people, making sound decisions, resolving employee issues, and empowering supervisors to take ownership of their responsibilities. This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing others, improving processes, and creating a high-performing team.

Desired Leadership Attributes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Operational Excellence - Proven experience leading field operations with a focus on efficiency, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• People Leadership - Strong employee relations skills with the ability to coach, mentor, counsel, and develop employees while addressing difficult personnel issues professionally.
• Independent Decision-Making - Confidence to make sound operational and employee-related decisions, solve problems proactively, and empower supervisors to do the same.
• Professional Maturity - The ability to remain calm under pressure, manage diverse personalities, resolve conflict effectively, and lead with integrity and consistency.
• Accountability & Ownership - A commitment to executing policies, establishing clear expectations, holding employees accountable, and building a culture where supervisors confidently lead their teams.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages daily operations of Commercial Refuse and Recycling operations.
• Manages daily operations of litter removal from city right-of-ways.
• Monitors the citys 311 system that orders are processed and completed.
• Reviews revenue reports and coordinates with Utility Services to reduce or eliminate delinquent accounts.
• Prepares monthly reports on division activity.
• Investigates and resolves customer concerns and complaints.
• Prepares and manages the division budget.
• Maintains inventory of recycling carts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, and three (3) years experience in solid waste operations, transportation, or logistics, including two (2) year in a lead or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the activities of the departmental functional areas.
• Knowledge of city budgetary and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and policies.
• Knowledge of solid waste equipment.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the resolution of conflicts.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Solid Waste Association of North America solid waste practices, EPD and EPA directives, DOT commercial hauling practices, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied supervisory and administrative duties. Resolving customer complaints contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to direct, supervise, and administer the provision of commercial refuse, recycling and litter collection services. Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of businesses, contractors, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, motivate personnel, and justify or defend matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Welder, Maintenance Worker, Senior Maintenance Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Administrative Clerk, Refuse Truck Operator, Sanitation Worker, Senior Sanitation Worker, and Sanitation Supervisor.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

How many years of experience do you have in solid waste operations, transportation, or logistics?

• One year or less
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years or more

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

03

If you have a degree, what field of study is your degree in?

04

How many years of experience do you have in a lead, supervisory, or management role?

• One year or less
• Two years
• Three years or more

05

Do you have any experience with the daily operations of commercial refuse, recycling, and litter abatement?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to question number (5) briefly describe your experience and the types of system(s) you are familiar with and have managed.

07

Briefly describe your experience as it relates to the following: •Reviewing and preparing reports •Maintaining inventory •Managing a budget

08

Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov