Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Supervise container/compactor shop, oversee welding, safety, staff and production.
10 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
St Louis, MO
Field
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
Description
work orders
quality assurance
inventory planning
facility audits
performance monitoring
safety oversight
Reviews work orders and assigns tasks to compactor shop employees, Verifies the quality of work performed, and provides training and guidance to employees as needed.
Supervises employees who perform compactor and container shop activities, including responsibility for or recommending hiring decisions, trains and evaluates employees; coaches, counsels, and manages performance; and makes or recommends salary, merit, promotion, or other pay changes.
May interact with customers to address customer issues with respect to compactor equipment to work towards effective and timely resolution.
Oversees administrative matters for the team including maintaining records of production, goal setting, inventory planning, and demand planning.
Conducts and / or participates in regular facility audits.
May serve as first level supervisor in employee internal dispute resolution process.
Develops work schedules based on historical, forecasted, and known need. Ensures that both the compactor and container shops can effectively meet their throughput goals.
Oversees overall safety, performance, and maintenance of compactor and container shop.
Monitors and controls the container shop’s operational performance; takes action to redirect activities as appropriate. Reports on the department’s performance for the division leadership’s review, making recommendations where opportunities for improvement exist.
Works with local and national sales teams to ensure that our container inventory is adequate to meet our contractual obligations.
Maintains open communication with local division, area, and corporate staff.
Requirements
welding
osha
leadership
communication
fleet maintenance
high school
Experience leading a team and/or managing direct reports.
Effective communication skills to provide necessary information in a timely and accurate manner.
Knowledge of OSHA compliance components impact container shop operations, state departments of environmental quality, vector control programs and ANSI.
A welding certification or demonstrated ability / experience.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that containers, equipment, employee resources and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient manner as detailed above
Thorough knowledge of safe working practices and the ability to promote and enforce safety rules and procedures.
Skill and ability to foster positive working relationships with employees.
A customer service orientation and the ability to foster that mentality with the team.
Ability to effectively supervise others as described above, including the ability to set clear and challenging goals for the container maintenance team and address performance issues as needed.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement to achieve productivity goals.
3-5 years of experience in Fleet Maintenance, Operations, trucking industry, or related field preferred.
Organizational skills to maintain records regarding the status of equipment, personnel, schedules, and problems.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to act with as well as promote ethical behavior.
A minimum of 3 years supervisory or progressively responsible experience in a lead role.
A minimum of 2 years of hands-on welding and fabrication shop experience.
Benefits
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Great Place to Work
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee discount programs.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Environment + Sustainability
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.