Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Operations Manager Landfill
Manages landfill operations ensuring safety, compliance, and performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operations Manager • Landfill leads landfill activities within a business unit, ensuring compliance 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 responsibilities include overseeing the Operations Supervisor, Lead Operators, and labor staff to ensure safe, efficient daily landfill operations, managing hiring, training, performance, and safety issue resolution. The manager develops operational plans, monitors compliance with safety and environmental standards, coordinates equipment maintenance, oversees waste receiving and disposal procedures, and manages relationships with contractors while controlling labor hours and disposal expenses.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸landfill ops
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸fill sequencing
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸waste disposal
- ▸contractor management
What You Bring
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, process‑orientation, and results‑driven mindset, with proven problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making abilities. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of supervisory or management experience (or completion of Republic Services’ management trainee program), certification as a Landfill Operator, and the ability to manage multiple sites and build high‑performance teams.
Requirements
- ▸leadership
- ▸problem solving
- ▸analytical
- ▸high school
- ▸landfill operator
- ▸management experience
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $86,200 to $118,600, plus an annual incentive bonus targeting 20% of base compensation. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and various employee assistance and discount programs. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite