Landfill Operations Supervisor

WM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Landfill Supervisor II in Pittsburgh, PA for environmental compliance across closed landfill sites. The role involves supervising 4-6 contractors, coordinating field activities, reviewing invoices, and interpreting data to meet state and federal regulations.

Travel up to 60% and office time per week are expected. Qualifications include a STEM-related degree or equivalent, 4 years of experience, and OSHA Hazwoper/first aid certifications or the ability to obtain them within six

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with a STEM background and on-site work requirements.
• 4 years of relevant work experience as described in the job posting.
• Hold OSHA 19.10.120 Hazwoper and general first aid training certifications or be able to obtain them within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site staff, contractors and/or consultants performing operations and maintenance to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Conduct oversite of operations including routine operation, monitoring, maintenance, and construction activities; monitor permitting and compliance issues.
• Minimize operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Understand site-specific systems including landfill gas, leachate, water treatment, covers and monitoring networks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contractor supervision

Data interpretation

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

College Degree in STEM related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Field inspection apps

Job description

Recent graduates in environmental studies, or a similar discipline are highly encouraged to apply!

As a Landfill Supervisor II at WM, you'll ensure adherence to state and federal regulations at closed landfill sites, traveling, mostly day travel, up to 60% of the time. You'll manage 4-6 contractors across various projects, overseeing execution, reviewing invoices, and interpreting data to maintain compliance and prepare clear, cohesive responses to regulatory requirements. We're looking for an accountable, coachable, and flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic environment where every week brings new challenges.

Office location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary

This team is part of our Environmental Legacy group that supervises daily closed landfill operations and landfill staff. This role is responsible for the environmental compliance work associated with our closed landfills and remedial sites.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Supervise site staff, contractors and/or consultants performing operations and maintenance work at assigned sites to ensure the quality and timeliness of the work.


• Conducts, provides oversite, and ensures smooth operations including performance of routine operation, monitoring and maintenance, and construction activities. Monitors permitting and compliance issues.


• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.


• Possess or efficiently gain a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements, including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, water treatment systems and controls, landfill cover systems, surface water management systems and controls, and environmental monitoring networks, as well as other ancillary equipment and site maintenance requirements.


• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.


• Assists in the budget process, as required, and adhere to those budgets at assigned sites.


• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.


• Prepare or update and submit required reports in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:

• Indirect supervision of 4-6 contract employees

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Education and Experience


• Education: College Degree in STEM related field but not required. High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)


• Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience


• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Hold OSHA 19.10.120 Hazwoper and general first aid training certifications or be able to obtain them within six months of employment.

• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required


• Monitoring or testing equipment operation; health, safety, and environmental regulations knowledge; supervisory experience; computer-based word processing, data management and information presentation skills.


• Possess written and verbal communication skills, computer skills (e.g. MS Office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn other job related technical software. Including, but not limited to “App” based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics.


• Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) part of the workday.


• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally


• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the workday.


• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the workday.


• The normal setting for this job will be 60% field (primarily closed landfills) and 40% office base.


• Assigned to multiple facilities in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Travel for site inspections, routing and non-routine monitoring, training, or program administration purposes will be determined by task completion requirements and site-specific requirements.

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.