Operations Supervisor - Landfill

Athens Services•Victorville, CA

8d•$70,304 - $92,335•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor – Landfill oversees the assigned landfill daily operations to ensure the highest standards of safety and operations are followed. Ensures site compliance with all company, county and regulatory agencies. The Operation Supervisor - Landfill is responsible for providing the highest quality of leadership to the sites staff and processes.

Requirements

Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in landfill or post-collection operations, including experience leading employees and overseeing daily operations. Landfill-specific experience strongly preferred.
Advanced working knowledge of all landfill operations including unloading of trash, compaction, and basic equipment background
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Class “A” license
Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
Basic First Aid/CPR and 8 40-hour Hazwopper Certification within 6 months
Ability to obtain SWANA MOLO certification within 6 months OR Must obtain and maintain SWANA MOLO (Manager of Landfill Operations) certification for duration of employment
Familiar with MS office products Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, grading plans, and landfill sequencing plans
Utilize design drawings in conjunction with survey data to ensure proper waste placement, slope compliance, and airspace optimization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Bilingual English / Spanish
Knowledgeable in DOT and OSHA regulations
Familiar with MS office products Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Proficient in MS office.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of landfill facility
Resolves customer and site personnel problems according to company policy
Inputs required daily information, reviews all site paperwork, inspections and timesheets
Work closely with the Landfill Superintendent operations manager on any project designed to improve the site’s production, efficiency or safety
Encourage, monitor and document all recycling activities on site
Ensure that the facility is in compliance with all company policies as well as local & state regulations at all times
Be actively involved with hiring, reviewing, promoting and disciplining of site personnel
Will help lead continuous effort improvement efforts to maximize production and efficiency at the site without compromising safety of employees or customers
Ensure all personnel receive required safety and operational training and attend and facilitate mandatory safety meetings
Operates heavy equipment as operational needs require
Leads hiring, performance management and discipline
Leads safety meetings and ensures training
Achieve target compaction density (e.g., 1,200–1,500 lbs/cubic yard depending on waste stream)
Meet daily throughput goals (Tons per Day) aligned with budget targets
Maintain safety metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) at or below company targets
Minimize equipment downtime and improve uptime efficiency
Establish and monitor productivity standards, including labor hours and equipment utilization.
Control operating costs and support budget goals.
Improve processes to enhance efficiency and environmental performance.
Monitor landfill systems including leachate, gas collection, stormwater, and erosion controls.
Minimize environmental impacts including odor, dust, and litter.
Maintain operational and regulatory records including inspections, safety reports, and tonnage data.
Assist with budget planning and reporting requirements.
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory coordination.
Ensure proper maintenance and availability of heavy equipment.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to maintain operational readiness.
Monitor site conditions and infrastructure performance.
Ensuring surveys are completed and reviewed with OPS manager
Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams to ensure operations align with permitted design criteria