Lee Petersen

• Coordinated team schedules to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
• Trained staff on safety procedures and operational protocols for city services.
• Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project collaboration.
• Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns among team members effectively.
• Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
• Directed and supervised team of 33 employees in daily operations.
• Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
• Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
• Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
• Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.

•Plans for operations during inclement weather, equipment malfunctions and extreme staff shortages to ensure all facilities are safely accessible and in compliance with State regulations and facility operating permits.

• Operates equipment including dozers, loaders, and Stationary crane to move and compact solid waste.

• Inspects assigned equipment including lubrication, fuel checks, belt, and cleans equipment as needed.

• Complies with safety regulations and practices and contributes to safety inspections and investigations.

• Monitors solid waste while moving, compacting trash to identify and report any hazardous materials.

• Trains employees in equipment operation, laboring skills and safety practices; provides advice to workers in resolving problems in public contact, maintenance, repair. Gives instructions to other operators.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• Operates roll off, frontend loader, mini-rear loader, or automated side-loader on predetermined routes to collect commercial and or residential refuse, and/or recyclable materials.

• Performs routine maintenance checks and services on vehicles (e.g., greasing, checking air pressure, oil and other fluid levels, washing, etc.) and determines that vehicle is in proper working condition prior to operation.

• Communicates with general public to provide basic customer service information regarding all Solid Waste Department programs.

Performs other related duties as required.