Transfer Station and Scalehouse Foreman

Transfer Station and Scalehouse Foreman

Salary

$84,221.00 - $108,579.00 Annually

Location

888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Office of Operations

Division

Collections

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MAA

• Description
• Benefits
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JOB SUMMARY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT CITY OF STAMFORD EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations, or designee, coordinates the daily operations of the Citys transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, recycling center, and related solid waste and recycling activities.

Responsibilities include assigning and directing staff; coordinating facility and equipment operations; monitoring safety and regulatory compliance; overseeing recycling and material recovery activities; addressing operational and customer service issues; and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery, workplace safety, and waste diversion. May also perform hands-on operational duties, including operating equipment, as necessary to support facility operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises and coordinates daily operations of the transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, recycling center, and related facilities.
• Assigns staff and equipment according to workload, staffing, facility conditions, and operational priorities; monitors productivity, attendance, work practices, and performance.
• Oversees the safe receipt, handling, sorting, transfer, loading, and movement of solid waste and recyclable materials.
• Coordinates facility traffic, customer activity, material flow, hauling schedules, and related operations to maintain safe and efficient service.
• Oversees scale house operations, including vehicle weighing, transaction records, weight tickets, and customer charges, reconciliation, journal entries, invoices, subledger systems; resolves routine customer concerns.
• Supervises recycling and resource recovery activities and monitors contamination, diversion, and material quality.
• Supports recycling, composting, organics, reuse, and other waste-diversion initiatives and recommends improvements.
• Operates or directs the operation of heavy equipment and coordinates equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs, and utilization.
• Enforces safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices and responds to accidents, spills, equipment failures, and other operational hazards.
• Ensures facility operations comply with applicable Connecticut DEEP requirements, permits, OSHA standards, state statutes, municipal policies, and departmental procedures.
• Maintains required operational, safety, environmental, and compliance records and prepares routine reports.
• Monitors tonnage, recycling, diversion, contamination, equipment utilization, and other operational measures to identify trends and improve performance.
• Identifies operational problems and recommends improvements to procedures, staffing, facility layout, equipment, recycling practices, and service delivery.
• Responds to operational emergencies, severe weather, facility disruptions, and special collection or community activities as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of Solid waste, transfer station, tipping floor, scale house, and recycling operations.
• Knowledge of Recycling, waste diversion, material recovery, and contamination control.
• Knowledge of Heavy equipment operation, material handling, and facility safety practices.
• Knowledge of Applicable Connecticut DEEP requirements, permits, OSHA standards, state statutes and municipal policies.
• Knowledge of Employee supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Basic computerized systems, scale house software, spreadsheets, and operational reporting.
• Ability to supervise employees and coordinate multiple facility operations.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions and respond effectively to changing conditions.
• Ability to safely coordinate employees, customers, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve safety, environmental, equipment, and operational problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, permits, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to monitor operational data and recommend improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, regulatory personnel, and the public.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and exercise sound judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in solid waste management, transfer station operations, recycling, public works, or heavy material handling two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirement

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• CT DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification preferred.

Scope of Examination: The examination process will consist of two components, each weighted equally. The Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation (50%) will assess candidates' relevant work history and experience through supplementary questions. The written examination (50%) will evaluate candidates' knowledge of supervisory practices.

Final scores will be based on the combined results of both components.

The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.

Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.

Please click here for Union Contracts: Employee Information | Stamford, CT (stamfordct.gov)

If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed, and in what field?

02

Please select any of the following you currently hold:

• CDL Class A or B
• CT DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• None of the above

03

Provide an example of a time you identified an operational issue and implemented an improvement.

04

Please describe your experience coordinating daily operations in a transfer station, recycling center, or similar solid waste facility.

05

Please describe your experience working within regulatory frameworks such as Connecticut DEEP requirements, OSHA standards, municipal policies, and any other applicable state or federal regulations.

06

Describe your experience enforcing safety procedures and PPE requirements in operational settings.

07

Describe your approach to setting expectations, monitoring performance, and addressing attendance or work-practice issues.

08

Describe your experience operating or overseeing the operation of heavy equipment in a solid-waste environment.

09

Please describe your experience responding to operational emergencies, facility disruptions, or severe weather events, including how you assess the situation and determine priorities.

10

Please describe your experience using computer systems, including scale software, spreadsheets, and operational reporting tools.

Required Question

Employer City of Stamford

Address 888 Washington Blvd.

P.O. Box 10152

Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152

Phone 203-977-4070

Website http://www.stamfordct.gov