Crew Supervisor (Transfer Station)
2 days ago
Greensboro
Salary: $46,818.00 - $83,780.00 Annually Location : 401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC Job Type: Active Full-Time Job Number: 05384 Department: Solid Waste & Recycling Division: Waste Disposal Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Transfer Station Crew Supervisor Solid Waste & Recycling Department Lead Operations That Keep Greensboro Moving The City of Greensboro is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Transfer Station Crew Supervisor to oversee daily operations at the Transfer Station within the Solid Waste & Recycling Department. This leadership position supervises a team of Heavy Equipment Operators responsible for loading transfer trailers, managing tipping floor operations, directing waste flow, and maintaining safe and efficient operations at a high-volume municipal transfer station that processes more than 1,000 tons of waste each day. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, prioritizes safety, communicates effectively, and is committed to delivering exceptional public service while supporting operational excellence. Compensation and Benefits: Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $46,818.00 - $61,603.00 Full Salary Range: $46,818.00 - $83m780.00 Annually Benefits: The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being. Learn more Work Schedule: This position works 3 days on and 3 days off with a rotation of the following schedule: Mon, Tue, Th, Fr: 5:45 am to 7:15 pm Wed and Sat: 5:45 am to 6:45 pm About the Department: The Solid Waste & Recycling Department plays a vital role in maintaining Greensboro's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible waste management services. The department supports a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable community through efficient operations, innovative practices, and a strong commitment to customer service. Our employees work together every day to protect public health, support environmental stewardship, and deliver essential services that residents and businesses depend on. Why You'll Love Working With Us: • Lead a team that directly impacts Greensboro's daily operations and environmental sustainability, • Work in a dynamic, hands-on leadership role, • Collaborate with dedicated professionals across multiple divisions, • Build leadership, operational, and workforce development skills, • Participate in meaningful projects that serve the entire community, • Be part of an organization committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement About the Role The Transfer Station Crew Supervisor oversees daily transfer station operations and supervises Heavy Equipment Operators responsible for processing and managing municipal solid waste in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA. Key Responsibilities • Supervise daily transfer station operations, including loading transfer trailers, managing tipping floor activities, directing waste flow, and ensuring operational efficiency, • Coordinate crew activities in support of departmental work plans and assigned operational priorities, • Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate employees while assisting with hiring, attendance management, performance reviews, and corrective actions as needed, • Ensure compliance with departmental policies, OSHA standards, safety procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements, • Operate heavy equipment as needed and oversee the proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of crew equipment, • Coordinate work activities with other crews, divisions, and departments to support overall operational success, • Maintain effective communication with employees, customers, and internal and external partners, • Respond to emergency situations and adapt to changing operational demands as neededAdditional Position Details, • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, • Requires standing, walking on uneven surfaces, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, shoveling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, • Early morning reporting times and participation during inclement weather events are required, • Position may require emergency response assignments and schedule adjustments based on operational needs, • Must maintain reliable communication access (cell phone or home phone), • Must obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 120 days of employmentCall to Action If you're a safety-minded leader who enjoys supervising teams, managing critical operations, and making a direct impact on the Greensboro community, we encourage you to apply for the Transfer Station Crew Supervisor position. Join us in delivering essential services that keep Greensboro safe, clean, and moving forward. The City of Greensboro is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years' experience in transfer station, waste disposal, landfill, solid waste, public works, or a directly related field as it pertains to the job description, • Or No High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years' experience in transfer station, waste disposal, landfill, solid waste, public works, or a directly related field as it pertains to the job description., • Valid Driver's License, • Experience operating an excavator, • Experience using Microsoft WordPreferred Qualifications:, • Class A or B Commercial Driver's License;, • Experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, front-end loader, or skid steer, • Supervisory experience 01 What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED • Not Applicable, • High School Diploma / GED, • Some College, • Associates Degree, • Bachelors Degree, • Masters Degree 02 Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses. • No Driver's License, • NCID (North Carolina Identification Card), • Type C, • Type A, • Type B, • Out of state commercial Driver's License, • Out of state non/commercial Driver's License 03 How many years of experience do you possess in transfer station, waste disposal, landfill, solid waste, public works, or a directly related field as it pertains to the job description? Incomplete answers will not be processed. Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application. • No experience, • Less than 1 year experience, • 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience, • 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience, • 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience, • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience, • 10 or more years experience 04 Clearly describe your experience (i.e. company name; job duties; etc.) in transfer station, waste disposal, landfill, solid waste collection or public works.Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly be stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application. 05 How many years experience do you possess operating a excavator?Experience must also be reflected on Work History/ Employment section of your employment application. • No experience, • Less than 1 year experience, • 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience, • 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience, • 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience, • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience, • 10 or more years experience 06 What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word? • No experience, • Beginner, • Intermediate, • Advanced 07 How many years experience do you possess operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, or skid steer?Experience must also be reflected on Work History/ Employment section of your employment application. • No experience, • Less than 1 year experience, • 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience, • 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience, • 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience, • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience, • 10 or more years experience 08 How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application). • No experience, • Less than one year experience, • 1 or more years experience, but less than 3 years experience, • 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience, • 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience, • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience, • 10 or more years experience 09 I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. • I understand Required Question