Michael Tucker
Chattanooga
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor of Solid Waste Operations at City of Chattanooga, adept in process improvement and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives reducing operational costs and enhancing efficiency by integrating new technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering community engagement. Excelled in budgeting, communication, and staff development, significantly improving productivity and sustainability practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Solid Waste Operations
City of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
02.2014 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in operational systems, processes, and policies.
- Developed strategies to reduce operational expenses while increasing overall efficiency.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline workflows and increase productivity levels.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to solid waste management.
- Investigated complaints or incidents involving personnel or equipment, taking corrective action as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and disposal activities at all times.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives designed to promote sustainable practices.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Sani-Tech Jet Vac Services, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Operated a Jet Vac truck and cleaned the City of Chattanooga sewer system
- Conducted smoke testing for the city
- Stand in as supervisor of two Vac Truck operators and easement machine; managed a crew of 4 to 5 men on different occasions
- Also performed routine inspection on the sewer system
- Administrative duties such as daily paperwork and timesheets
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
ITT Technical Institute - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Budgeting and finance
- Communication
- Team leadership experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Management
- Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Administrative Management
- Decision-making
- Waste management expertise
- Staff training and development
- Community outreach initiatives
- Waste collection optimization
- Process improvement techniques
Certification
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HAZWOPER)
- Municipal Technical Advisory Training (MTAS)
- Leadership Training
- Commerical Drivers License (Class A)
Education and Training
other
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Excellence 11/25/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor of Solid Waste Operations
City of Chattanooga
02.2014 - Current
Sani-Tech Jet Vac Services, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
ITT Technical Institute - Chattanooga
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