Landfill Supervisor

Vulcan Materials Company; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a qualified professional to oversee the daily operations of our landfill facilities in Irwindale, CA. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of landfill operations, and a dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

You will lead a team of landfill operators, ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, optimize airspace, and drive efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in landfill operations, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven leadership, regulatory knowledge, and safety focus is required.
• Proficiency with heavy equipment used in landfill operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily landfill operations, including waste placement, compaction, cover application, and leachate management.
• Monitor and maintain equipment; schedule repairs to maximize uptime.
• Optimize landfill airspace usage and overall operational efficiency.
• Enforce operational procedures and best practices; ensure regulatory compliance and permits.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of landfill operators; conduct performance reviews.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports; ensure accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Product knowledge

Business insight

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Civil Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of our landfill facilities and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations, optimizing landfill efficiency, and managing a team of landfill operators. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in landfill operations, and a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of our landfill facilities and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations, optimizing landfill efficiency, and managing a team of landfill operators. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in landfill operations, and a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Essential Functions

• Direct and supervise daily landfill operations, including waste placement, compaction, cover application, and leachate management.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring proper functioning and scheduling necessary repairs.
• Optimize landfill airspace utilization and maximize operational efficiency.
• Implement and enforce operational procedures and best practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permits, and licenses.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential compliance issues.
• Stay informed of changes in environmental regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of landfill operators.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and safe working environment.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
• Manage inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
• Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands‑on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
• Product Knowledge - Understands and can explain succinctly VMC products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits, and limitations.
• Business Insight - Using knowledge of the business and marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace.
• Reliability and Punctuality - Dependable and consistent in meeting work expectations and deadlines. Demonstrates commitment and follow‑through, with reliable performance and attendance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience in landfill operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations pertaining to landfill operations.
• Strong understanding of waste management principles, including waste types, disposal methods, and environmental impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in using heavy equipment common to landfill operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant.
• Will occasionally be required to sit at a desk or operator's station.
• Will perform activities in unprotected heights, around moving machinery, be exposed to dust, fumes and gases; may be required to use hand tools or power tools.
• Will be exposed to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven surfaces.

Salary Range. The base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $127,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.