Hauling Operations Leader: Growth & Safety

Republic Services; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States seeks an Operations Manager - Hauling to lead collections for commercial, industrial and residential customers, and manage container delivery and pickup across a dispersed area.

You will supervise a team of operations supervisors, dispatchers, clerks, drivers and helpers, drive cost control and safety programs, and partner with the General Manager to execute market strategies.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff management experience, including supervising large teams.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to execute plans.
• Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative, ethical behavior and safety‑focused mindset.
• Budget awareness and cost optimization capabilities.
• Ability to direct change initiatives and build teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff including hiring, training, coaching and performance management.
• Develop supervisory goals and resolve safety issues and claims.
• Oversee route systems for commercial, roll-off and residential customers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety programs and loss prevention.
• Approve expenses and manage the operations department budget.
• Build relationships with government, community and environmental groups.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Republic Services in the United States seeks an Operations Manager - Hauling to lead collections for commercial, industrial and residential customers, and manage container delivery and pickup across a dispersed area.

You will supervise a team of operations supervisors, dispatchers, clerks, drivers and helpers, drive cost control and safety programs, and partner with the General Manager to execute market strategies.