Waste Management Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610758
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.50 to 125,014.50
Introduction
Do you value serving your community? Prince William County, Virginia, is looking to hire an Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent for the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. This job is at the County's Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Manassas. The person in this role will manage roll-off trucking operations and customer service areas. Along with other Assistant Superintendents, serves as the group responsible for the facility when the Landfill Superintendent is unavailable. The best candidate should have an associate degree or higher, or at least five years of experience managing trucking operations and customer service. They also need a minimum of five years of direct supervisory experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that has a unique role in every person's life in Prince William County; everyone generates garbage. Prince William County's modern, highly engineered municipal solid waste landfill is more than just the end of the line for trash and recycling. With a strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance, our employees take pride in striving every day to protect the community by managing waste in the best ways possible.
About This Role:
The Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent operates mostly independently, both in the office and out in the field, under the guidance of the Landfill Superintendent. This position requires strong ethical judgment and the ability to interpret, understand, and adhere to a wide array of complex regulations and permits. The role demands a leader with keen ethical awareness and the capability to manage compliance with diverse, detailed regulatory requirements. It also calls for knowledge of effective trucking business methods and the ability to supervise outstanding customer service operations.
Responsibilities in this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with managing the daily operations of the active sanitary landfill and remote collection sites in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards;
• Supervising the work performed by 20 employees, including supervisors, commercial drivers, and maintenance workers. Assigning and reviewing work and work schedules, providing training and mentoring, establishing and tracking work and safety standards, evaluating and documenting performance, writing formal evaluations, and participating in recruitment and hiring efforts;
• Coordinate the maintenance, repair, and replacement of facilities, vehicles, and equipment;
• Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site;
• Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports;
• Establish priorities and monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and address operational issues;
• Routinely interact with County staff, vendors, businesses, and the general public, and respond tactfully to customer questions and concerns;
• Use computers and computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in construction development, site management, and customer service, including supervisory experience.

Preferences:

• An associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, full-time experience overseeing active solid waste landfilling operations or managing construction site development is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time supervisory experience that includes directing and evaluating 10 or more employees is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• Special License Requirement: A Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Class II Waste Management Facility Operator License or the ability to obtain the license within 12 months of hire is required.
• Driving Requirement: Having and maintaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL B, A) is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a county vehicle.
• Essential Service Requirement: This position is an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirement: This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Physical Requirement: This job requires lifting to 50 pounds, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to safely work in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic and heavy equipment is required. The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Pre-employment Requirement: Successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Work Schedule:
The typical work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working some weekends and holidays is required. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before and after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, with little or no notice is required.
Starting Salary Range:
$70,921.50 to 125,014.50 annually (Min-Max based on salary determination worksheet for C42 37.50 schedule)
We also offer great benefits, including:

1. Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
2. 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
3. Paid Annual Leave
4. Paid Personal Leave
5. Paid Sick Leave
6. Paid Holidays
7. Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
8. Optional Group Life Insurance
9. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10. Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here:
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

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Select the option below that reflects your highest level of completed education. Please ensure your education is documented on your job application.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate degree
• High School diploma or GED
• None of the above

03
How many years of experience in construction development, site management, and customer service, including supervisory experience, do you have?

• More than 8 years
• 5 to 8 years
• 1 to 4 years
• 0 years to less than 1 year

04
How many years of full-time, progressive work experience do you have overseeing active solid waste landfilling operations? Please ensure your work experience is documented on your job application.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

05
How many years of full-time, progressive work experience do you have managing construction site development projects? Please ensure your work experience is documented on your job application.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

06
How many years of full-time work experience do you have as a direct supervisor of other employees? Please ensure your supervisory experience is documented on your job application.

• More than 5 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

07
How many employees have you directly supervised that included assigning work and evaluating performance?

• More than 20 employees
• 10 to 20 employees
• 6 to 9 employees
• 3 to 5 employees
• 1 to 2 employees
• None

08
Using complete sentences, please describe your work experience supervising employees and your specific supervisory responsibilities.
09
How many years of experience do you have dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting? Please ensure your customer service experience is documented on your job application.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

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Using complete sentences, please describe your work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting.
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Please indicate if you have any of the following professional licenses and certifications (check all that apply).

• Virginia DPOR Waste Management Facility Operators License
• SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• None of the above

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Do you possess a valid Virginia Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work weekends and or some holidays?

• Yes
• No

14
Please indicate your skill level using Microsoft Outlook.

• Intermediate or better
• Entry level
• No experience

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Please indicate your skill level using Microsoft Word.

• Intermediate or better
• Entry level
• No experience

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Please indicate your skill level using Microsoft Excel.

• Intermediate or better
• Entry level
• No experience

Required Question