Ops Manager Hauling
Republic Services
Manages hauling operations, staff, safety, budgets and compliance for commercial & residential routes.
24 days ago ago
$99,920 - $149,880
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
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
What you would be doing
compliance management
safety programs
customer interaction
budget approval
route management
team leadership
- Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.
- Build and maintain strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups
- Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.
- Interact with customers and local, state and federal government employees to resolve customer service concerns; ensure regulatory compliance standards are met.
- Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing.
- Implement and execute plans to complement the business unit’s strategic and operating plan; champion the execution of tactical initiatives within the Business Unit to maximize the customer experience, growth and durability, while optimizing profitability.
- Ensure maximum productivity and route management systems for commercial, roll-off and residential routes and establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
- Manages a staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
- Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development; drive best-practice sharing.
- Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.
What you bring
2+ years
leadership
problem solving
high school
strategic thinking
ethical
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.
- Able to direct large staff.
- Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives.
- Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.
- Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Great Place to Work
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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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.
- 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.
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
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
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.
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