Salary
$7,054.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
041267
Department
Department of Environmental Services
Division
Refuse Collection & Disposal
Opening Date
08/16/2026
Closing Date
8/22/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
The Department of Environmental Services is hiring a Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor I in Kailua, Oahu. This position supervises and/or coordinates all operations and maintenance activities at Kapaa Transfer Station and Sanitary Landfills. Ensure subordinates and self-adhere to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, and perform all duties in a safe and acceptable manner to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
What You Will Do:
Supervise daily shift operations by reviewing shift logs, conducting staff meetings, assigning and adjusting work, providing direction, and ensuring employees follow established policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Monitor personnel and operations at transfer stations, convenience centers, and landfill facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations; respond to operational issues, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and other unusual situations.
Coordinate waste disposal operations and routing, including rerouting collection vehicles and commercial haulers during facility shutdowns or other disruptions, and assisting with the selection of disposal routes and sites to maintain efficient service.
Communicate with employees, supervisors, contractors, officials, and the public by providing information, explaining policies and procedures, addressing complaints, and coordinating responses to operational concerns.
Prepare and review operational documentation, including shift reports, logs, time sheets, accident and safety reports, inspection reports, and recommendations for corrective action; train and instruct shift personnel as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visitinghttps://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation and maintenance of a refuse disposal transfer station, sanitary landfill site or incinerator plant involving the use of motorized equipment.
Applicable Skills Needed:
Knowledge of basic supervision, refuse transfer station and landfill operations, refuse disposal rules, related equipment, and workplace safety.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees and coordinate daily operations.
Ability to identify and correct equipment and operational problems and improve work procedures when needed.
Ability to give clear instructions, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.
Ability to promote safe work practices, enforce safety rules, work well with others, and deal effectively with the public.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
- All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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Refuse & Landfill Operations Describe your experience working in refuse collection, transfer station, landfill, waste disposal, public works, or a similar operation. Include the type of operation and your responsibilities.
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Supervisory Experience Describe your experience supervising and coordinating employees, including assigning work, providing instructions, monitoring performance, and addressing employee or operational issues.
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Equipment & Operations Describe your experience operating, monitoring, or overseeing motorized equipment and responding to equipment problems or other operational issues.
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Safety & Compliance Describe your experience maintaining safe working conditions, identifying workplace hazards, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring employees follow safety and environmental requirements.
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Operational Coordination & Reporting Describe your experience coordinating daily operations, adjusting work assignments, responding to changes or disruptions, maintaining operational records, and preparing reports.
Required Question
Employer
City and County of Honolulu
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone
(808) 768-8536
Website
https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/
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