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Waste Connections

Landfill Assistant District Manager

Waste Connections, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245


Join Waste Connections, Inc., and Connect with Your Future! We are currently seeking a talented Landfill

Assistant District Manager

in the

Eastern Region

to join our growing organization. Our ideal candidate will be willing to learn hands-on how to operate, maintain and manage a Waste Connections Landfill with the goal of being promoted to a Landfill District Manager opportunity! This position would require relocation for career advancement opportunities to one of our landfills located within North America. We are looking for people with a four-year degree that, post-graduation, have a desire to continue learning and enjoy making whatever they are doing better. This is an opportunity to make a difference while working for the leading company within the waste services industry. We understand that no one comes out of school knowing how to run a landfill; that is why we formed our ADM program. The ADM program provides the opportunity for individuals entering the waste industry to learn and create while being guided by a District Manager. Successful candidates will also work directly with our

engineering/environmental

compliance staff, who are fully vested in your success. We want smart people that are proactive leaders, problem solvers, and managers. Responsibilities Include: Execute precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company and OSHA standards and regulations. Manage the day-to-day operations of the landfill. Supervise the layout and fill sequences within the landfill; maintaining proper berms, ditches and access roads, and assuring proper cover of solid waste daily. Formulate both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the District Manager. Implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, labor and material costs. Will eventually be required to operate various equipment; compactors, dozers, graders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, etc. as needed. Maintain and monitor gas wells field and assist with necessary expansions. Maintain, monitor, sample, and operate leachate wastewater pre-treatment systems. Perform construction management of landfill construction, landfill gas system construction, and other site structures. Assist in monitoring budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance. Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs. Assist in overseeing personnel needs of the site including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provide input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Schedule employees and equipment to facilitate task completion. Interact with Landfill customers and County officials to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts. Interact with State and local agencies to ensure efficient and effective compliance with rules and regulations. Requirements: 4-year degree mandatory (preferably in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other related field). Previous system monitoring experience a plus. Previous supervisory experience in landfill operations, heavy construction and/or environmental field services is a plus. Previous experience working outdoors in all weather types. Must be willing to relocate. Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and

accountability.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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