Operations Leader: Waste & Safety Compliance

GFL Environmental Inc.; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Georgia is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead field operations and drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes people management, DOT compliance, and disciplined performance with a focus on paperwork accuracy and route optimization.

Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS or equivalent, 2–3 years in the waste industry, and the ability to meet safety-sensitive requirements. CDL may be required depending on role specifics.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree desired or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience in waste industry desired.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high appearance standards throughout all operations.
• Practice progressive discipline with all employee performance issues.
• Ensure proper completion of paperwork for drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections daily.
• Conduct an annual review on each employee's job performance evaluation and approve any changes to an employee's compensation.
• Adhere to all wage and hour guidelines.
• Establish priorities to meet customer service commitments.
• Direct collection and disposal services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of the operation.
• Protect and preserve all assets.
• Ensure all drivers are DOT compliant.
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Enter appropriate product line data into Tower on a daily basis as needed.
• Assist in the completion of scheduled route audits.
• Promote an effective safety program that seeks to prevent accidents, avoid injuries and recognize safe employees.
• Investigate accidents and prepare necessary paperwork.
• Ensure route observations are completed on a routine basis.
• Recruit, interview, hire and discipline all product line personnel.
• Ensure all employees are dressed in the proper uniform provided by GFL Environmental.
• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safety compliance

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Tower software

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. in Georgia is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead field operations and drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes people management, DOT compliance, and disciplined performance with a focus on paperwork accuracy and route optimization.

Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS or equivalent, 2–3 years in the waste industry, and the ability to meet safety-sensitive requirements. CDL may be required depending on role specifics.