Landfill Operations Manager (Working Manager) Requirements: * Landfill operations experience ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager (Working Manager) Requirements: * Landfill operations experience ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Charles City, VA · On-site
$83K - $93K/yr
The position manages weekday operations with a Monday-Friday start time of 6:00 a.m., with ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Charles City, VA · On-site
$83K - $93K/yr
The position manages weekday operations with a Monday-Friday start time of 6:00 a.m., with ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Suisun City, CA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍 Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰 Salary: $85,000 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Suisun City, CA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍 Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰 Salary: $85,000 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Red Bluff, CA · On-site
$80K - $83K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor Location: Red Bluff, CA Salary: $80,000-$83,000 annually Bonus: 10% ... Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Red Bluff, CA · On-site
$80K - $83K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor Location: Red Bluff, CA Salary: $80,000-$83,000 annually Bonus: 10% ... Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Tehama, CA · On-site
$80K - $83K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor Location: Red Bluff, CA Salary: $80,000-$83,000 annually Bonus: 10% ... Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Tehama, CA · On-site
$80K - $83K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor Location: Red Bluff, CA Salary: $80,000-$83,000 annually Bonus: 10% ... Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
Landfill Operations Manager (Working Manager) Requirements: * Landfill operations experience ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager (Working Manager) Requirements: * Landfill operations experience ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰Salary: $85,000 - $100 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Landfill Operations Supervisor
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰Salary: $85,000 - $100 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰Salary: $85,000 - $100 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Landfill Operations Supervisor
$85K - $100K/yr
Landfill Operations Supervisor 📍Potrero Hills Landfill -- Suisun, CA 💰Salary: $85,000 - $100 ... Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Address ...
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations
MD · On-site
$59K - $110K/yr
The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working ...
Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations
MD · On-site
$59K - $110K/yr
The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working ...
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Hampton, VA · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Hampton, VA · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations
$60K - $112K/yr
The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working ...
Solid Waste Supervisor - Landfill Operations
$60K - $112K/yr
The work requires visits to work sites, inspection of collection, disposal, landfill and recycling operations. The employee is also exposed to different weather conditions, and hazards in working ...
Landfill Operations Manager
Baldwin, FL · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Baldwin, FL · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees. * Conducts and/or ...
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees. * Conducts and/or ...
* Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy ... Drive onsite vehicles as needed * Assist landfill operations and perform laborer duties at the ...
* Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy ... Drive onsite vehicles as needed * Assist landfill operations and perform laborer duties at the ...
Landfill Operations Manager
Baldwin, FL · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
Landfill Operations Manager
Baldwin, FL · On-site
Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management ... landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
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What is the difference between Landfill Operations Inspector vs Landfill Technician?
| Aspect | Landfill Operations Inspector | Landfill Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Environmental or waste management certifications often preferred | Basic waste management or safety certifications may be required |
| Work Environment | Inspecting landfill sites, ensuring compliance, monitoring operations | Operating equipment, managing waste, maintaining landfill facilities |
| Job Focus | Monitoring, compliance, inspections | Hands-on waste management and equipment operation |
While both roles work within landfill sites, the Landfill Operations Inspector primarily focuses on inspections, compliance, and monitoring, whereas the Landfill Technician handles day-to-day waste management and equipment operation. The inspector ensures regulations are followed, while the technician manages waste processing and site maintenance.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Landfill Operations Inspector, and why are they important?
What does a Landfill Operations Inspector do?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Waste Management rating
7.7
Based on 627 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Landfill Operations Manager (Working Manager)
Requirements:
- Landfill operations experience required
- Heavy equipment experience required
- Must be available to work rotating shifts and rotating weekends
Schedule:
- Opening Shift: 3:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Closing Shift: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Rotating shifts required and rotating weekends
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily landfill operations, including construction, permitting, and leachate/gas management
- Drive operational efficiency by controlling costs, improving productivity, and reducing truck turnaround times
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Lead, coach, and manage site employees, including training and performance management
- Monitor site conditions, equipment, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Manage reporting, waste tracking, and support budgeting and financial performance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and the community
I. Job Summary
Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management.
- Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
- Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
- Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
- Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
- Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
- Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
- Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
- Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
- Assists in the budget process as required.
- Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
- Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
- Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
- Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years relevant work experience
- 7 years relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. This role requires working on the active (working) face of the landfill in an outdoor environment. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the landfill site. Ability to work in varying conditions, including rain, heat, and dusty environments.
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For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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