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Operations Manager

Posted: 04/19/2026
Administrative, Support & Clerical

Knox County Recycling SWMD  

Job Description 

 

Written: December 2018 Revise: September 2022 

 

 

Job Title:              Operations Manager 

 

 

Department:         Household Hazardous Waste, Rural Recycling Centers 

 

 

Work Location:    Recycling Center, HHW and Rural Recycling Routes 

 

 

Reports To:          Executive Director 

 

nFull-Time 

oPart-Time 

oExempt 

nNon-Exempt 

To Perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Monroe County Solid Waste Management District provides reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

The Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the Recycling Center, the Household Hazardous Waste program, and all associated programs and services; ensures that all personnel policies and procedures, and safety policies and procedures, are followed at all times; promotes source reduction, recycling, and reuse activities through marketing and the development and delivery of special programs and events; represents the District at public events and meetings, and on various boards, committees and task forces.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  1. General Tasks 

  • Direct, supervise and monitor all aspects of the Recycling facility, the Household Hazardous Waste facility, and the Rural Recycling Sites as well as the cardboard recycling route.  

- Facility maintenance and appearance 

- Equipment and Vehicle inspection and maintenance             - Assist with material handling 

- Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG)    - Universal Waste (UW)                                                                                                       

- Financial transactions and security of funds                           - Compliance with Internal Controls Policy 

- Compliance with District safety policies and procedures        - Compliance with DOT and EPA regulations                           

- Respond to customer questions and complaints                    - Assist customers 

- invoicing and receipting                                                                        

- Collections, storage and transportation of reuse, recyclable and waste materials 

- Collection, segregation, processing, storage and shipping of HHW 

 

  • Direct and monitor all aspects of materials going to recycling and final disposal facilities 

  • Maintenance of records in compliance with applicable, policies, rules, regulations and laws, including: 

- Bills of Lading                                                                      - Shipping schedules and receipts 

- Equipment inspection and maintenance logs                      - Safety checklists 

- Reuse, recyclable, and waste materials volume reports     - Facility inspection logs 

 

  • Work with Controller and Executive Director on budget planning, invoice reconciliation and maintenance 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILTIES (cont.) 

  1. General Task (cont.) 

  • Identify state and federal grants appropriate for the District and assist with writing grant application 

- Will be responsible for administering and closing grants awarded to the District 

  • Provide monthly and annual reports to Executive Director and other local agencies as needed 

  • Assist with the preparation of requests for bid/proposal/quote, review of received responses and making recommendation for award 

 

  1. Technical Tasks 

  • Provide and oversee general maintenance of buildings and grounds, and snow removal 

  • Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PITS) including forklift, skid steer loader, and electric pallet jack, and assist with loading and unloading trucks 

  • Operate recycling compactors 

  • Operate mowers, trimmers and other lawn equipment 

  • Operate district vehicles (pickup truck, box trailer, and rural recycling trailers) in order transport materials from recycling routes either to the transfer station or to the recycling center.  

 

  1. Other Responsibilities 

  • Provide regular reports on recycling and collection activities  

  • When requested, attend monthly Citizens Advisory Committee meetings and/or provide requested reports 

  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

  • Perform other District duties as assigned and directed 

 

  1. Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • Provide leadership and supervision to employees in the recycling center, HHW collection sites, and on routes 

  • Receive reports of alleged/potential safety and/or policy violations and work with Executive Director on solutions 

  • Oversees volunteers as necessary 

 

 

 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

The Operations Director is required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Education, Public Affairs, Public Management, or Natural Resource Management or three years related experience or a combination of.  

 

  • Proven managerial, supervisory, and interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to pass required physical examinations 

  • Valid Indiana drivers’ license with For-Hire endorsement  

  • Possession of or ability to obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certification 

  • Possession of or ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification 

  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of on-site equipment 

  • Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response 

  • Ability to communicate and interact courteously and effectively with members of the public, staff, elected officials, and representatives and officials of local, state and federal agencies 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook 

  • Good time management skills 

 
 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The Operations Director is required to: 

  • Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) 

  • Perform occasional heavy lifting up to fifty (50) pounds 

  • Perform tasks requiring sitting, bending, lifting, and standing 

  • Work outside in adverse weather conditions 

  • Be available for frequent local travel and occasional out of town travel, with occasional overnight stay required.  

 

 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards 

  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards 

  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person 

  • Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner 

  • Effectively communicate with customers to provide excellent customer service 

  • Interact with staff on a daily basis 

  • Other requirements as needed 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT 

The District has developed the job description to provide general guidelines to assist you in becoming familiar with obligations of your employment. It is not a complete list of responsibilities and is subject to change at any time. In the event this job description is modified, employee shall be provided a written copy of the revised job description, which will require employee’s signature.  This is not to give rise to contractual rights or obligations, express or implied or to be construed as a guarantee of employment. This is not a contract of employment. Additionally with the exception of the voluntary at-will employment policy, these guidelines are subject to modification, amendment or revocation by the District at any time, without advance notice.  By your signature below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this job description and agree to perform the duties, responsibilities and tasks set forth.  Failure or refusal to sign and return a copy of this job description with an original signature to the Executive Director, or their designee, prior to the designated start date and time may be considered a declination of the position. 

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

 

 

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Operations Manager
Knox County Recycling SWMD