Office Manager

Waste Connections•Ops, ND

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a full-time Office Manager in San Luis Obispo, California. The role manages personnel and daily administrative operations, supports the district manager, coordinates office and department activities, and oversees purchasing, vendor payments, payroll-related records, financial reporting, and office systems. The Office Manager is expected to promote efficient, environmentally responsible, and safe workplace practices and become proficient in the company’s proprietary operational systems. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday and offers an annual salary of $70,000–$90,000 plus a 10% annual cash bonus. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and at least three years of customer service and management experience is required.

Requirements

At least three years of customer service and management experience.
Solid understanding of accounting procedures and office operations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of ordering supplies, equipment, and services, and of inventory control.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Management experience in a call center environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise personnel, including hiring, firing, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, problem resolution, and progressive discipline.
Interact with employees, customers, and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Manage daily administrative operations, establish work priorities, and help resolve day-to-day operational problems.
Manage district purchase orders, process invoices, mail vendor checks, and respond to vendor questions.
Review, reconcile, and evaluate monthly ledgers, budgets, and financial reports; assist with fiscal planning and annual budget development and management.
Oversee or process payroll timesheets, leave documents, travel reimbursements, purchasing documents, and employment documents.
Provide or oversee administrative support to the district manager, including problem solving, project planning and management, fiscal management, office coordination, and secretarial services.
Assist in developing and implementing reporting procedures and oversee department records and inventories.
Oversee and perform computer-based work, including scheduled and special reports, correspondence, and database management.
Coordinate office assignments for administrative staff as needed.
Coordinate department programs, seminars, workshops, travel arrangements, projects, and events; coordinate program or project development and planning as needed.
Promote standard operating procedures that support efficient, environmentally correct, and safe workplace practices.
Become proficient in the use of proprietary operational systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.