Landfill Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Landfill Operations Supervisor to lead a productive workforce and direct daily landfill activities. You will recruit, train and evaluate personnel while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and efficient use of equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in waste/landfill, and SWANA certification. Expect field leadership responsibilities with strong emphasis on safety and production standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university or demonstrated record in operational management.
• Three or more years experience in the waste or landfill industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations certification required.

Responsibilities

• Select, supervise and train employees to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to wage and hour laws and compensate personnel per guidelines.
• Practice progressive discipline for performance issues.
• Ensure safe working conditions at each job site.
• Plan and operate landfill operations to optimize personnel and equipment use.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and adjust compensation accordingly.
• Schedule safety meetings and document attendees and topics.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

People management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations certification

Tools

Dump truck operation

Bull dozer

Compactor

Track hoe/loader/backhoe

Job description

Select, supervise and train employees in their respective positions. Safely plan, organize, control and direct the activities of the landfill operations to accomplish the desired objectives. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations. Project a professional corporate image, effective resource management, a sound risk management program and high production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training and developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
• Practice progressive discipline with all employee performance issues.
• Ensure safe working conditions at each job.
• Plan and operate landfill operations to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Conduct an annual review on each employee's job performance evaluation and submit for approval any changes to an employee's compensation.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of the operation.
• Protect and preserve all assets.
• Promote an effective safety program that seeks to prevent accidents, avoid injuries and recognize safe employees.
• Investigate accidents and prepare necessary paperwork.
• Ensure operator observations are completed on a routine basis.
• Ensure proper supply and usage of all safety equipment.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from four (4) year college or university and/or have a demonstrated record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.
• Three (3) or more years experience in the waste or landfill industry or equivalent combination of required education and experience.
• Acquire and maintain the SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations certification.
• Be proficient with operation of dump truck, bull dozer, compactor, track hoe, loader and backhoe.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the equipment required to operate a landfill.
• Familiarity with non-hazardous waste regulations at every operation.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, construction & permit drawings, and general correspondence.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work in outdoor environment 70% - 80% of the time.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants.

Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.