City of San Antonio

Assistant Solid Waste Manager (Safety)

City of San Antonio$74K — $111K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Two years of supervisory or technical experience in solid waste management or related field.
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
  • Ability to substitute relevant work experience for educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of waste collection and disposal programs.
  • Direct and assign work to collection crews and equipment operators.
  • Develop long-term plans for service areas.
  • Inspect collection routes for compliance with regulations.
  • Address and respond to citizen complaints.
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate team members.
  • Create safety programs and conduct employee training.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for employees and retirees.
  • Paid disability benefits and life insurance.
  • Automatic participation in a pension program with a 2 to 1 match.
Full Job Description
Salary: $74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work planning and directing the activities for the collection and disposal of residential waste recycling, organics, and brush special programs within the Solid Waste Management Department. Assists in the direction, administration, personnel management, budget preparation, management, goal setting, and policy administration for assigned programs. Involves extensive public contact, including contact with federal, state, and local environmental health agencies. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W Houston San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

  • Assists in managing the daily operations of the assigned service area or special programs.
  • Plans, directs, schedules and assigns the work of collection crews, equipment operators and laborers through subordinate supervisors, including reviewing crew quarters, work records, equipment, field conditions and workload.
  • Develops long-term plans and programs for the assigned district area.
  • Inspects garbage, recycling, and organics collection routes and landfills to ensure compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations.
  • Responds to complaints from citizens.
  • Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates performance of personnel.
  • Develops programs and practices to improve safety, including conducting employee safety training programs.
  • Coordinates the planning, organizing, and implementation of operational activities to improve customer satisfaction and ensure customer compliance with program requirements, including reducing contamination of recycling and organics.
  • Coordinates with other departments, districts, and outside agencies on various projects.
  • Assists in monitoring the budget for the assigned service area.
  • Prepares reports and correspondence.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience and/or technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection, or public works administration.
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Applicant Information
  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of waste collection, recycling and brush collection procedures.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations regarding collection and disposal of waste, recyclables and brush.
  • Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse.
  • Skill in supervision, training, and personnel management.
  • Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the general public.
  • Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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