Landfill Operations Manager

Waste Connections

10d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager for our landfill located in Athens, TN. Under minimal direction, the Landfill Operations Manager will be a leader responsible for the safe and efficient operations at the Meadowbranch Landfill. At a minimum, this will include working with all landfill personnel regarding the disposal activities, scheduling personnel, coordinating equipment maintenance and repair, and improving the conditions of the site. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ experience in landfill operations or heavy construction industry
• Proficient with the operations and maintenance of heavy equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem solving skills and decision making abilities
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the day-to-day landfill operations that best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered.
• Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Promote an effective safety program that seeks to prevent accidents, avoid injuries and recognize safe employees and landfill customers.
• Provide input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Develop and coach personnel to operate in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks!
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees