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Landfill Operations Manager

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WM

Hampton, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Landfill Operations Manager
WM - 3.3
Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Employee relationship building Full Job Description About the Job Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill. T What You'll be Doing 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. What does it take to be a Landfill Operations Manager with WM? 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 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.
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This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. About our Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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.