Lead Operator

Liberty Waste Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Job summary

Liberty Waste Solutions is seeking a Lead Operator for its Rowland Transfer Station to oversee daily operations, manage staff and contractors, and ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will lead equipment operations, scale processes, and drive maintenance planning while adhering to environmental permits and company policies.

This full-time on-site role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to optimize throughput.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in transfer station, landfill, recycling, construction, heavy industrial, or similar operations preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment preferred.
• Previous experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple work groups.
• Experience operating truck scales or willingness to learn scale operations.
• Strong understanding of waste management operations, environmental compliance, and workplace safety.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and NCDEQ regulations preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily transfer station operations, ensuring safe, efficient movement and processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Supervise the acceptance, inspection, sorting, loading, storage, and shipment of yard waste, recyclables, and other approved materials.
• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, crushers, grinders, screeners, water trucks, and other equipment needed to support daily operations.
• Serve as the backup Scale Attendant, including weighing inbound and outbound vehicles, entering transactions into the scale software, verifying waste types, and providing excellent customer service.
• Oversee all third-party contractors operating on-site, ensuring compliance with Liberty Waste Solutions' safety policies, operating procedures, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate contractor activities to maximize productivity while maintaining safe traffic flow and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Maintain safe traffic patterns throughout the facility for customers, employees, and commercial haulers.
• Ensure tipping floors, loading areas, processing areas, and storage locations remain clean, organized, and compliant with permit requirements.
• Enforce all federal, state (NCDEQ), local, OSHA, DOT, and company safety regulations.
• Implement and enforce all Site Operating Plans (SOPs), Permit to Operate (PTO) requirements, environmental permits, and company policies.
• Coordinate routine inspections, corrective actions, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Manage equipment utilization and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Direct facility employees, assign daily work, conduct performance coaching, and assist with hiring, training, and employee development.
• Conduct daily crew meetings and communicate operational priorities, safety topics, and production goals.
• Complete incident investigations, safety reports, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation in a timely manner.
• Oversee operating expenses and assist with annual budgeting and capital planning.
• Assist District Manager with monthly P&L reviews and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and control costs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, professionalism, and operational excellence.
• All other duties as directed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment operation

Contractor coordination

Workplace safety

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Truck scales

Tools

Truck scales

Job description

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Lead Operator

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1387

Salary Range: $25.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Lead Operator – Rowland Transfer Station

Company Overview

At Liberty Waste Solutions, we're redefining waste management by delivering reliable, safety-focused, and environmentally responsible solutions. Our Rowland Transfer Station is a key component of our post-collection network, processing yard waste, and recyclable materials. We are seeking an experienced Lead Operator to lead daily operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Position Summary

The Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Rowland Transfer Station, including personnel management, contractor oversight, equipment operation, customer service, environmental compliance, and financial performance. This position ensures the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct all daily transfer station operations, ensuring safe, efficient movement and processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Supervise the acceptance, inspection, sorting, loading, storage, and shipment of yard waste, recyclables, and other approved materials.
• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, crushers, grinders, screeners, water trucks, and other equipment needed to support daily operations.
• Serve as the backup Scale Attendant, including weighing inbound and outbound vehicles, entering transactions into the scale software, verifying waste types, and providing excellent customer service.
• Oversee all third-party contractors operating on-site, ensuring compliance with Liberty Waste Solutions' safety policies, operating procedures, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate contractor activities to maximize productivity while maintaining safe traffic flow and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Maintain safe traffic patterns throughout the facility for customers, employees, and commercial haulers.
• Ensure tipping floors, loading areas, processing areas, and storage locations remain clean, organized, and compliant with permit requirements.
• Enforce all federal, state (NCDEQ), local, OSHA, DOT, and company safety regulations.
• Implement and enforce all Site Operating Plans (SOPs), Permit to Operate (PTO) requirements, environmental permits, and company policies.
• Coordinate routine inspections, corrective actions, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Manage equipment utilization and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Direct facility employees, assign daily work, conduct performance coaching, and assist with hiring, training, and employee development.
• Conduct daily crew meetings and communicate operational priorities, safety topics, and production goals.
• Complete incident investigations, safety reports, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation in a timely manner.
• Oversee operating expenses and assist with annual budgeting and capital planning.
• Assist District Manager with monthly P&L reviews and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and control costs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, professionalism, and operational excellence.
• All other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in transfer station, landfill, recycling, construction, heavy industrial, or similar operations preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment preferred.
• Previous experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple work groups.
• Experience operating truck scales or willingness to learn scale operations.
• Strong understanding of waste management operations, environmental compliance, and workplace safety.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and NCDEQ regulations preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

Why Liberty Waste Solutions?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing regional environmental services company.
• Collaborative leadership team focused on safety, compliance, operational excellence, and employee development.