Community Collections Supervisor
Salary Range: $23.2699 - $32.7821 Hourly (mid) Position Grade: G-10
Job Type: Full-Time Regular/ Exempt
Location: Las Cruces/Dona Ana Surrounding Area
Position Description: Community Collections Supervisor
Opening Date 6/22/2026 Closing Date 7/1/26 11:59 PM Mountain
First consideration may be given to current Authority employees who fully meet the minimum requirements. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Required preapplication supplemental questions
1. I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the South Central Solid
Waste Authority (SCSWA) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a SCSWA
employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.
□ Yes □ No
2. Are you a current South Central Solid Waste Authority employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified
from the selection process).
□ Yes □ No
3. Do you have an Equivalent to a high school diploma?
4. □ Yes □ No
5. Do you possess five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations, plus three (3) years
in supervisory/lead position?
6. A Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with manual transmission endorsements is
required. Do you meet this requirement?
□ Yes □ No
7. Although not required, bilingual skills in English/Spanish may be preferred. Do you meet this preference?
□ Yes □ No
8. Are you related by blood, adoption, domestic partnership, or marriage to any current
employee of the South Central Solid Waste Authority?
□ Yes □ No
If answered yes, list all relatives by blood, adoption, domestic partnership, or
marriage working for South Central Solid Waste Authority and where they work.
An application may be obtained online at www.scswa.net/jobs.
A resume may not be substituted or accepted in place of the application.
Job Title: Community Collections Supervisor
Pay Grade: G10 Effective Date: June 2026
FLSA: Full-Time/Exempt Revision Date: n/a
NATURE OF WORK:
Full time exempt position monitors the daily operations and work crews involved in residential/commercial
solid waste, recycling collections for rural waste collections.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises, organizes, and coordinates the daily operations with crews to meet work goals; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decreases turnaround times, streamlines work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; responds to requests for information and customer complaints, and provides technical information within scope of authority.
- Utilizes operational experience and Class A CDL license to provide coverage and operate the fleet in times of need throughout the SCSWA serviceable area. Supervises staff through appropriate work oversight; prioritizes and coordinates work assignments; trains, coaches and instructs employees as required; monitors work and evaluates performance; ensures staff adhere to policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinates and distributes work and route schedules; communicates with drivers and attendants to resolve problems and issues; verifies completion of work orders; enters data into automated database.
- Monitors operations and procedures and submits recommendations for improving the workgroup’s functions and processes; reconciles issues relating to policies and procedures; investigates customer complaints, incidents, and concerns on service issues.
- Coordinates repairs of vehicles and equipment; integrates and communicates with Fleet services staff.
- Inspect new equipment and structures to ensure access; ensure enclosures are compliant with SCSWA code. Conducts independent research on solid waste information and self-guided training in areas of solid waste and recycling operations.
- Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.
- Ability to coordinate with Dona Ana Codes Department Illegal Dumping Partnership completing
- work orders, developing strategic plans to mitigate illegal dumping throughout Dona Ana County.
- Assist with Amador Transfer Station Bulk Waste Operations and Sunland Park curbside collections.
- Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports to provide accurate and timely information in clear and easily used formats; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues; identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action.
- Manages and monitors financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets and goals; oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items to ensure activities comply with established policies and processes.
- Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure customer and staff needs are met; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.
- Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS five (5) years of experience in solid waste operations, plus three (3) years in a supervisory/lead worker position is required.
- A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with South Central Solid Waste Authority policy. Licenses/Certification(s):
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license is required. Manual Transmission Endorsement required.
- Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with South Central Solid Waste Authority policies.
- No DUI or DWI convictions within prior thirty-six (36) months and no moving violations within prior twelve (12) months.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of: Solid Waste operations, vehicles, and equipment; pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; principles and practices of effective employee supervision. Basic computer skills are required.
- Ability to: Schedule work, equipment, staff and materials/supplies for crews; identify and analyze problems, develop and present solutions, and oversee implementation; review and check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards; instruct others in a classroom setting; produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar; communicates orally with customers, clients or the public in face-to-face, one-to-one settings, in group settings, or using the telephone;
- establish effective working relationships; operate a personal computer and various software applications; use power and hand tools; operate motorized vehicles and equipment.
- Skills in: Various types of refuse vehicles, equipment, and tool use.
- Experience in: Cloud based, and app-based fleet management and routing software (Fleetio, Routeware or equivalent) is preferential.
- ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL FACTORS
- Environmental Factors: Work is primarily performed outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, mechanical and electrical hazards, and odors; may be exposed to hazardous material containing chemicals and hypodermic needles.
- Physical Factors: Position performs moderate physical work; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- WORK SITUATION FACTORS:
- Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
- The position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal
- regulations and South-Central Solid Waste Authority policies.
Pay: $23.26 - $32.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- in Solid Waste Operations: 5 years (Required)
- Supervisory/Lead: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Class A commercial driver’s license (Required)
Work Location: In person
