Solid Waste Service Supervisor II - Container Maintenance
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Clearwater, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00198
Department
Solid Waste & Recycling
Division
CONTAINER MAINTENANCE
Opening Date
05/07/2026
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Position Description
ENTRY SALARY: $62,120.69
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 current recruitment is for the Container Maintenance section of the Solid Waste Department.
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 drivers license is required.
SWANA Certification preferred or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
Does this position require a Commercial Drivers License? Yes
Type: Possession and maintenance of Class B with Air breaks except for Transfer Station.
This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:
Office equipment, computer, telephone, radio, wide variety of collection of vehicles, and other equipment as assigned.
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.
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What is your highest level of education?
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What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?
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How many years of experience do you have in an integrated municipal solid waste operation and some management experience?
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"
Required Question
Employer City of Clearwater
Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Phone 727-444-8116
Website http://www.myclearwater.com