Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
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.
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.
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 ...
Landfill Operations Manager
Newnan, GA · 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
Newnan, GA · 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 ...
Are you an environmental professional with experience in compliance, inspections, or landfill operations? In this role, you will manage and monitor landfill gas collection and destruction systems ...
Are you an environmental professional with experience in compliance, inspections, or landfill operations? In this role, you will manage and monitor landfill gas collection and destruction systems ...
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 ...
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.
Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
Job Summary Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. II. Essential Duties and ... Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections. * Collects weekly and/or monthly readings.
Landfill Gas Program Coordinator
Nokomis, FL · On-site
$58K/yr
Are you an environmental professional with experience in compliance, inspections, or landfill operations? In this role, you will manage and monitor landfill gas collection and destruction systems ...
Landfill Gas Program Coordinator
Nokomis, FL · On-site
$58K/yr
Are you an environmental professional with experience in compliance, inspections, or landfill operations? In this role, you will manage and monitor landfill gas collection and destruction systems ...
Landfill Operator
Griffin, GA · On-site
... day Landfill operations. This position does not require a CDL. Essential duties include ... Records inspections and routine service logs. * Provides service to equipment when feasible and ...
Landfill Operator
Griffin, GA · On-site
... day Landfill operations. This position does not require a CDL. Essential duties include ... Records inspections and routine service logs. * Provides service to equipment when feasible and ...
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II LANDFILL
West Palm Beach, FL · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Coordinate work activities with co-workers to ensure safe and effective operation of work. * Perform regular safety and environmental inspections of the landfill and related areas. * Other duties as ...
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II LANDFILL
West Palm Beach, FL · On-site
$42K - $50K/yr
Coordinate work activities with co-workers to ensure safe and effective operation of work. * Perform regular safety and environmental inspections of the landfill and related areas. * Other duties as ...
Landfill Supervisor
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$13.50 - $17.75/hr
The Landfill Supervisor position is responsible for coordinating landfill operations and employees ... Maintains the landfill to meet requirements for EPA inspections * Works with landfill staff to ...
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Landfill Supervisor
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$13.50 - $17.75/hr
The Landfill Supervisor position is responsible for coordinating landfill operations and employees ... Maintains the landfill to meet requirements for EPA inspections * Works with landfill staff to ...
Landfill Operator
Griffin, GA · On-site
... to-day Landfill operations. This position does not require a CDL. Essential duties include ... Records inspections and routine service logs. Provides service to equipment when feasible and ...
Landfill Operator
Griffin, GA · On-site
... to-day Landfill operations. This position does not require a CDL. Essential duties include ... Records inspections and routine service logs. Provides service to equipment when feasible and ...
Fuels equipment daily; completes daily equipment inspections; records daily inspection and service ... Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles. * Skill in planning ...
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Fuels equipment daily; completes daily equipment inspections; records daily inspection and service ... Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles. * Skill in planning ...
Fuels equipment daily; completes daily equipment inspections; records daily inspection and service ... Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles. * Skill in planning ...
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Fuels equipment daily; completes daily equipment inspections; records daily inspection and service ... Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles. * Skill in planning ...
Landfill Gas Tech
Rockford, IL · On-site
$25/hr
Perform routine system inspections and repairs on the landfill. * Work with Region Engineer and ... Provide assistance in fulfillment of all technical/regulating/operational documentation related to ...
Landfill Gas Tech
Rockford, IL · On-site
$25/hr
Perform routine system inspections and repairs on the landfill. * Work with Region Engineer and ... Provide assistance in fulfillment of all technical/regulating/operational documentation related to ...
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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.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 23 days ago
Waste Management rating
7.7
Based on 627 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
I. Job Summary
Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Supervises landfill staff and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
- Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
- Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
- Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.
- Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
Direct supervision of 8 full-time employees, including operators.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- None required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is landfill/outdoor.
Benefits
At Waste Management, 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.
WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
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