Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Ops Manager Landfill
Manage landfill operations, ensure safety, compliance, and team performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operations Manager – Landfill leads landfill activities within a business unit, ensuring all operations comply with safety, environmental, and equipment maintenance policies. This role collaborates closely with the General Manager, Area Manager, Post Collections, and Environmental Manager to develop fill sequencing plans that meet density goals and adhere to permit requirements. Key duties include supervising the Operations Supervisor, Lead Operators, and labor staff, overseeing hiring, training, and performance management, and resolving safety issues. The manager evaluates site and service needs to create efficient operational plans, monitors compliance with safety and environmental standards, and coordinates equipment maintenance and acquisition. Responsibilities also cover waste receipt procedures, monitoring of liquid and gas extraction systems, contractor management, productivity goal setting, and labor cost control. • Oversee daily landfill operations and staff supervision • Develop and implement operational plans to meet density and permit goals • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and equipment policies • Coordinate equipment maintenance and acquisition • Manage waste receipt, testing, and monitoring processes • Control liquid and gas extraction systems • Maintain contractor relationships and productivity targets • Lead safety and accident prevention programs
Key Responsibilities
- ▸operations management
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸waste management
- ▸extraction control
- ▸contractor management
- ▸compliance monitoring
What You Bring
Successful candidates are process‑ and results‑oriented leaders with strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making abilities. They must be collaborative, ethical, and capable of building high‑performance teams, hold a Landfill Operator certification, and possess at least a high school diploma or GED plus two years of supervisory or management experience, preferably with experience managing multiple sites.
Requirements
- ▸landfill operator
- ▸high school
- ▸supervisory experience
- ▸multi‑site management
- ▸problem solving
- ▸analytical
Benefits
Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, discount programs, a retirement plan with matching contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • 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
Onsite