Ops Manager Hauling

About the Role

The Operations Manager – Hauling leads collections activities for commercial, industrial and residential customers across a geographically dispersed area. Reporting to the General Manager, this role oversees a team that includes Operations Supervisors, Dispatchers, Operations Clerks, Drivers and Helpers who manage the route system for commercial, roll‑off and residential services. The manager collaborates with other business‑unit leaders to execute a local market strategy that aligns with area‑wide operating and marketing plans, driving functional excellence and budget achievement. Key responsibilities include hiring, training, coaching and performance‑managing staff while setting supervisory goals and resolving safety issues. The manager implements tactical initiatives to maximize customer experience, growth and profitability, and ensures maximum productivity and route efficiency for all service lines. Interaction with customers and government agencies to resolve service concerns and maintain regulatory compliance is also required. Safety and accident‑prevention programs are overseen to provide a safe, productive work environment, with loss‑control measures and compliance with environmental, operational, safety, accounting and ethical standards. The manager approves expenses, manages the operations budget, and oversees purchase orders and vendor pricing. Talent development, best‑practice sharing and cultivating a high‑performing team culture are integral to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸route management
• ▸budget oversight
• ▸safety programs
• ▸vendor management
• ▸team development
• ▸customer interaction

What You Bring

Qualifications include strong business acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to lead change initiatives across large staff groups. Candidates must be process‑and results‑oriented, possess analytical and decision‑making skills, and demonstrate collaborative, ethical leadership with a proven track record of hiring and developing high‑performance teams.

Requirements

• ▸business acumen
• ▸strategic thinking
• ▸change leadership
• ▸analytical
• ▸decision‑making
• ▸team development

Benefits

Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of supervisory or management experience, or completion of Republic Services’ management trainee program. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation package and a range of benefits covering health, retirement, stock purchase, paid time off and more. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

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