Landfill Operations Manager

Landfill Operations Manager at WM

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.

• Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Work to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
• Acts as liaison for community relationships.
• Monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Complies with WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate-directed programs in a timely manner.
• Oversees personnel needs: selecting, coaching, training employees and evaluating performance; provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists in budget process as required.
• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the landfill property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts and/or attends safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships, promote morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.

• None specified.

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ☒ Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $80,000 - $90,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and training.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability. Employees also receive a Stock Purchase Plan with a company match on 401(k), Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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