Vacancy title:
Assistant Landfill Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Trade, Category: Management, Business Operations, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Jospong International Business

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 10 2026

Duty Station:
Zoomlion - Kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

 Key Responsibilities

Site Operations Supervision

• Supervise daily landfill operations including waste reception, weighbridge processing, waste tipping, cell placement, compaction, and daily cover application under the direction of the Landfill Manager
• Assign daily tasks to equipment operators, general workers, and weighbridge attendants; monitor attendance, performance, and productivity
• Ensure the active working face is managed safely and in compliance with the site environmental permit and operational plan
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movements on site to minimise congestion and safety hazards
• Enforce correct waste segregation and disposal procedures for all incoming waste streams
• Act as on-site supervisor in the absence of the Landfill Manager, making operational decisions and escalating issues as required

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor leachate collection systems, drainage channels, and surface water controls daily; report any blockages, overflows, or anomalies to the Landfill Manager
• Carry out routine environmental monitoring checks including odour, litter, vermin, and site boundary conditions; initiate corrective actions
• Ensure daily cover is applied to all active tipping areas at the end of each operational day
• Assist with landfill gas monitoring and report any readings outside normal parameters
• Maintain environmental monitoring logs and assist in the preparation of regulatory compliance records

Health, Safety & Security

• Enforce all site health, safety, and security rules including PPE use, site speed limits, restricted area access, and safe working procedures
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-shift toolbox talks
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to the Landfill Manager immediately and assist with incident investigation
• Ensure site security arrangements are maintained including gate control, unauthorised access prevention, and contractor supervision
• Ensure fire prevention and emergency response procedures are understood and followed by all site staff

Plant & Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate the deployment of site plant (compactors, bulldozers, excavators, bowsers) to operational areas as directed by the Landfill Manager
• Carry out pre-shift plant inspections alongside equipment operators and report defects to the Workshop/Fleet team
• Monitor plant fuel consumption and log usage; report fuel discrepancies
• Assist in coordinating planned maintenance schedules to minimise disruption to site operations

Record-Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily operational records including waste tonnage, vehicle counts, equipment hours, fuel usage, and staffing records
• Compile daily site reports and submit to the Landfill Manager
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly operational and environmental reports
• Ensure weighbridge records are accurately maintained and reconciled with daily waste intake data

Community & Stakeholder Liaison

• Handle waste depositors’ queries and complaints professionally on site; escalate unresolved issues to the Landfill Manager
• Support community liaison activities and ensure site operations minimise disturbance to neighbouring areas
• Assist during regulatory inspections and site visits by NEMA or county government officials

Any other duties as assigned by the business

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Waste Management, or a related technical discipline
• A Certificate of Technical Competence in Landfill Operations (CoTC) or equivalent is an advantage
• Valid driving licence (BCE class preferred) and ability to operate or supervise heavy site plant

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in landfill, waste management, quarrying, earthworks, or a similar site operations environment
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role on an operational site
• Hands-on experience with landfill operations including compaction, cell management, and leachate/environmental monitoring is strongly preferred
• Experience operating or supervising heavy plant (bulldozers, compactors, excavators) is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of landfill operations, environmental permit requirements, and NEMA compliance obligations
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, cell maps, and operational work orders
• Basic computer literacy for report writing and data entry (MS Office or equivalent)
• Familiarity with weighbridge management systems is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong on-site leadership and team supervision skills
• High commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Good communication skills with the ability to give clear instructions to a diverse site workforce
• Proactive, reliable, and able to make sound operational decisions under pressure
• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in a challenging site environment
• Integrity and attention to detail in operational record-keeping

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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