Landfill Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections

2d•$80,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Waste Connections, we’re more than just the premier waste services company in North America—we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who thrive on making a difference. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and fostering a culture where every voice is heard. We’re looking for servant leaders, mentors, and high performers who are ready to grow their careers and have fun doing it. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values integrity, respect, and hard work, we want to hear from you. We invest in long-term career development and offer opportunities to advance into higher-level leadership roles. If you’re ready for new challenges and want to make an impact, this is the place for you.

Requirements

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
Weekends will be required
Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees, customers, contractors, and leadership, ensuring clear direction, alignment with organizational goals, and consistent follow-through.
Ability to relocate for promotional opportunities based on performance
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and related business systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior landfill experience
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assign and supervise work crews operating in the landfill, self-haul pad, and material recovery facility.
Monitors progress of daily operations, and reassigns employees and makes staffing changes as necessary.
Helps develop and execute safety goals.
Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
Receives and reviews customer complaints.
Performs reviews and performance management discussions.
Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans for the Landfill.
Oversees a variety of complex compliance programs: knowledge of and execution of our waste acceptance criteria, landfill gas monitoring system, regulatory agency’s such as CalRecycle, California State Waterboard, OSHA, etc.
Provides operational oversight of heavy equipment (“yellow iron”) and collaborates with maintenance teams to prioritize repairs, support troubleshooting efforts, and ensure equipment reliability and safe operation.