Field Supervisor-Waste

Salary: $65,112.00 - $97,092.00 Annually Location : Kenosha, WI Job Type: Regular - Full Time Job Number: 202602532 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Central General Overview of Position The Public Works Waste Division Field Supervisor oversees the day to day operations of curbside waste, recycling, brush, tire and bulk collection. Also provides supervision of snow plowing routes. The Waste Division Field Supervisor is under the direct supervision of the superintendent of the superintendent of the Waste Division. Example of Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepares daily work schedule for routes. Assigns personnel to routes. Supervises and evaluates Waste Division employees. Understands and assists with payroll. Recommends the hiring of employees. Recommends the discipline and/or termination of employees. Oversees assignment of equipment. Prepares equipment specifications for new equipment and other documents. Oversees repair and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment. Resolves complaints with citizens regarding curbside collection. Respond to Administration and Aldermen complaints. Oversees safety training. Implements safety rules. Oversees curbside collection training for new employees. Prepares work schedules for snow removal and supervises snow routes. Oversees the maintenance of the Waste Division facilities. Oversees emergency tree removal (major storms). Oversees the operation of the Bulk Waste drop-off site. Oversees the operation of curbside bulk waste collection/code enforcement. Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time. Requirements Required Training and Experience: Must have a high school diploma or GED; advanced course work in construction, construction inspection, and management desired. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure such as streets, parks, waste collection or other public utilities/services. Desirable to have at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of construction and maintenance principles and practices for streets, grounds, and building facilities. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices. Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to perform public works construction, maintenance and repair. Ability to supervise subordinates and to instruct them in the safety rules and practices of the work, and in the use of the tools and equipment of the job. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with employees and the public. Ability to make cost estimates for project needs including equipment and materials. Ability to electronically plan and schedule work projects and personnel, write reports, and maintain digital records and files. Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions. Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress. Physical Requirements: Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations. Environmental Requirements: Task may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Sensory Requirements: Task requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires sound perception and discrimination. Task requires odor perception and discrimination. Task requires depth perception and discrimination. Task requires texture perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communication ability. Other Requirements: Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with air brake and tanker endorsements, and a good driving record; the City may allow the appointee the ability to obtain valid CDL within a time period designated by department or City policy if the applicant is a current CDL permit holder. May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job. Method of Selection Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral and proficiency exams will be required to establish eligibility. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with City policy, the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and the labor agreement if appropriate. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City. Why the City of Kenosha? We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees! The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we love -- Join us! Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually. Insurance The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s). The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling. The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc. The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plan's summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City. We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off. Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment. Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment) Years of Service Days/Hours per Year Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours) After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours) After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours) After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours) After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours) After 20 years 25 days (200 hours) Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year. We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays! New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving Juneteenth Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department. Duty-Related Death Benefit One year's salary is paid to the named beneficiary of an eligible employee who is killed in the line of duty. Health and Wellness Clinic - Employees (and covered spouses) who elect health insurance coverage and complete the annual HRA may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic, which is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. Services provided by the Clinic may be subject to a co-payment, as prescribed by City policy and IRS guidelines. Health Savings Account - The health insurance plan offered by the City qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA) as defined by the IRS. Johnson Bank has waived the fees normally associated with opening and maintaining an HSA for all City employees who are enrolled in a qualifying insurance plan. Payroll deduction (pre-taxed) is only available to those employees who hold their HSA with Johnson Bank. Enrollment for this benefit is administered by the Finance Department. Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances - Supplemental policies for Critical Illness, Accident and Life/Long-Term Care Insurance are offered to current eligible employees during the City's annual open enrollment period. Tuition Reimbursement Program - Regular full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be reimbursed for 80% of tuition up to $3,000 per calendar year for satisfactory completion (a grade of "B" or greater) of approved courses through an accredited institution in the pursuance of an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Please refer to the City's Personnel Policies and Regulations for program information. Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Yes and I understand and agree No I disagree 02 A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City? Yes No 03 If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s). 04 Are you currently employed full-time with the City of Kenosha? Yes No 05 What is the highest level of education you have achieved? Some High School High School Diploma/GED/HSED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Doctorate (PHD) None of the Above 06 Do you have at least three years of work experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure such as streets, parks, waste collection or other public utilities/services? If you indicate yes, please be sure to list the experience in work experience section of the application. Failure to demonstrate your experience on your application when answering yes to this question could disqualify you from the recruitment process. Yes No 07 How many years of experience in a supervisory capacity do you have? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 5 years 5 years or more 08 Which of the following best describes your skill level in operating a computer? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 5 years 5 years or more 09 Please check any or all of that further describe your skill level in operating a computer. No significant experience using computers Experience navigating an internet browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, or FireFox) to find and gather information Experience performing basic email functions Experience using a computer operating system to open and close programs/applications, toggle between programs/applications, sign in, and log out 10 Which of the following best describes your skill level using word processing programs (i.e. Apple Pages, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, Microsoft Word, OpenOffice Writer)? No significant experience using word processing programs Experience creating word processing documents; saving and printing data All of the skills listed above PLUS modifying, editing, deleting, moving, formatting, copying and pasting data All of the skills listed above PLUS creating tables, charts, and macros 11 Which of the following best describes your skill level using spreadsheets (i.e. Apple Numbers, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Microsoft Excel, and OpenOffice Calc)? No significant experience using spreadsheets Experience reading and creating spreadsheets/worksheets; saving and printing worksheets All of the skills listed above PLUS modifying, editing, deleting, moving, formatting, copying and pasting data All of the skills listed above PLUS creating formulas, charts, and macros 12 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record? Yes No 13 Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial driver's license with no air brake restriction? Yes No 14 Are you able to work a full-time schedule from 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday? Yes No 15 Are you able to respond to emergency and weather-related calls on short notice including nights, weekends and holidays? Yes No 16 Are you able to work sixteen (16) hour shifts or longer for snow and ice control and other emergencies multiple days in a row including nights, weekends and holidays? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04