Waste & Recycle Collection Superintendent

Job Description

Overview

The Waste and Recycle Collection Superintendent is responsible for operations of the Waste Collection division providing refuse and recycling collection services to residential and business customers throughout the city.

Responsibilities

• Through five (5) subordinate Sanitation Foreman and one (1) General Foreman, direct the activities of the Waste Collection division, encompassing collection of refuse and recycling set outs for the department

• Develop, establish and monitor collection routes and schedules, adjusting daily operations as needed to ensure adherence to the published schedule

• Respond to customer inquiries/ complaints and resolve problems

• Provide 3 rd level supervisory functions over assigned workforce

• Develop and maintain annual emergency plan for responding to major weather or other emergencies that require immediate and/ or prolong community clean-up restoration services

• Oversee and monitor the routing system to ensure driver compliance with routes, stops and timeliness of collections

• Note inaccuracies/ inadequacies of system and confer with system designers to make necessary adjustments to provide maximum level of collection services to city customers

• Monitor safety of operations and initiate action to ensure both employee and public safety and to avoid city liability issues to maximum extent possible

• Enforce safety standards and operational protocols

• Ensure compliance with environmental and municipal regulations

• Record crew performance and operational data

• Coach crew members on proper work ethic

• Complete payroll and meet payroll deadlines

• Keep records of vehicle accidents/ incident reports, and staff training

• Review and approve Counseling Conversation summaries as needed

• Create yearly collection Brush/ Bulky schedule

• Communicate with Litter Critter location representatives to confirm yearly event locations

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time, 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS)

• Four (4) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required within one (1) year of hire

• MSW Class B or Class A license

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: September 4, 2026