Landfill Operations Supervisor II

WM; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an on-site Landfill Operations Supervisor to lead a team of operators and technicians at a busy landfill handling MSW and Haz Waste streams. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating workflow, maintenance activities, safety initiatives, and project execution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in landfill or similar field operations, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years of experience preferred
• Leadership experience in landfill/construction/earthmoving environments
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise landfill staff and review work for quality, timeliness and adherence to policies
• Coordinate workflow to achieve operational goals
• Monitor daily landfill operations and enforce safety regulations and company policies
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• Collect readings and prepare records and reports
• Coach, train, and evaluate personnel; contribute to performance decisions

Job description

Job Summary

The Landfill Operations Supervisor is hands‑on operations leader positioned to oversee at a unique landfill operation that manages both Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Hazardous Waste (Haz Waste) streams, supervise field personnel, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role leads a team of operators, technicians, and lead personnel while coordinating workflow, maintenance activities, safety initiatives, and project execution.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in landfill, construction, heavy civil, earthmoving, excavation, or similar field operations environments. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly operational environment. Knowledge of GPS, surveying, CAD, or project‑based construction environments is a plus.

This is an on‑site position offering significant growth potential for individuals looking to advance into larger operational leadership roles within WM. Candidates with experience leading crews, managing equipment-intensive operations, and driving results through teamwork and operational excellence are encouraged to apply.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises landfill staff and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.

• Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.

• Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.

• Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections.

• Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.

• Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

• 4 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

• Balancing

• Climbing

• Sitting

• Hearing

• Repetitive Motions

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing,in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

PAY

The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $80,000 - $90,000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

V. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran