Senior Operations Specialist

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Provides advanced clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers, and assists in coordinating all aspects of daily operations, including recording and reporting data. This senior level specialist is more experienced in an administrative / operational support role and may be expected to perform at a higher level of responsibility and with minimal supervision in comparison to the entry-level specialist position. Duties and tasks are varied and may be somewhat complex. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)
Experience: Three years relevant work experience in a comparable role.
Knowledge and practical ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Assists in troubleshooting and resolving safety, service, and operational issues.
Creates, distributes, and closes-out customer tickets on a daily basis.
Maintains and distributes department related information on a daily basis.
Communicates with other supervisors and managers about operations and/or dispatch issues.
Completes and maintains a variety of reports as directed by the department manager.
Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor.
Assists with data collection and reporting required for incentive pay programs.
Assists with the processing of payments and other financial tasks as necessary.
Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
Communicates with customers about service issues as needed.
Communicates with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.
May enter and maintain Service Machine SMART data on a daily basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.