Operations Manager

The HT Group; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The HT Group is partnering with an established environmental services and waste management organization to recruit an Operations Manager for Alpine, Texas. You will oversee municipal waste collection, hauling, transfer, and landfill operations, leading drivers and staff to deliver safe, reliable services to the community.

You will coordinate resources, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with TCEQ and municipal contracts, while partnering with leadership to recruit and train teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising field operations and frontline staff.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and budgeting.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Licensed driver with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily municipal waste collection, hauling, transfer, and landfill services.
• Ensure landfill operations comply with TCEQ regulations and municipal contracts.
• Lead, supervise, and develop drivers and operational staff.
• Coordinate routes, staffing, and equipment to ensure timely service.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and senior leadership on hiring and training.

Skills

People management

Operations planning

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet routing software

Job description

Operations Manager - Waste Management & Municipal Services

Location: Alpine, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Industry: Environmental Services / Solid Waste Management

Work Environment: Onsite

About the Opportunity

The HT Group is partnering with an established environmental services and waste management organization to find an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its municipal solid waste and collection operations in Alpine, Texas. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity responsible for managing daily operations across waste collection, transportation, and landfill services while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery for the local community. The Operations Manager will oversee drivers and operational personnel, coordinate fleet and equipment resources, manage operational performance, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental and transportation regulations. The role will also serve as a key liaison between the organization, municipal stakeholders, and the local community. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of hands‑on operational leadership, employee management, safety awareness, and the ability to manage a service‑driven operation with multiple moving parts.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations for municipal waste collection, hauling, transfer, and landfill services throughout the assigned service area.
• Ensure landfill operations comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and applicable municipal contract requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and develop drivers, collection personnel, and other operational staff.
• Partner with HR, Safety, and senior leadership to recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees.
• Coordinate daily routes, staffing, equipment availability, and operational resources to ensure timely service delivery.
• Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, safety, and other operational departments to maintain service quality and efficiency.
• Monitor employee productivity, driver hours, and operational performance while maintaining compliance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) requirements.
• Conduct regular route observations, driver ride‑alongs, vehicle inspections, and operational reviews.
• Oversee fleet utilization and coordinate maintenance needs to minimize downtime and maintain equipment readiness.
• Maintain and evaluate key performance indicators related to safety, productivity, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with operational budgeting, expense management, labor utilization, and overall financial performance.
• Investigate accidents, address safety concerns, and reinforce company safety standards and operating procedures.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal representatives, customers, and local community stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, resource allocation, and overall service delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of management experience, ideally overseeing field operations, transportation, logistics, environmental services, or similar operational teams.
• Strong understanding of operational management, employee supervision, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Experience managing frontline employees in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment.
• Ability to lead teams, resolve operational challenges, and make independent decisions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and operational accountability.
• Experience managing operating budgets, controlling expenses, and interpreting profit and loss statements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and municipal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize fleet routing software and other operational management systems.
• Valid Class C driver's license with a safe driving record.
• TCEQ Class A Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) License or ability to obtain the required license within three months of employment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within solid waste management, waste collection, landfill operations, or environmental services.
• Experience managing a landfill, transfer station, or comparable industrial operating facility.
• Background overseeing transportation fleets, route-based operations, or commercial vehicle drivers.
• Experience managing hourly employees and coordinating labor‑intensive field operations.
• Familiarity with TCEQ regulations, TXDOT compliance, and municipal service contracts.
• 5+ years of experience managing site operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

We're looking for a hands‑on operations leader who is comfortable managing people, equipment, and service delivery in a dynamic field environment. The strongest candidates will have experience leading frontline teams, maintaining operational accountability, and balancing safety, productivity, and customer service. You'll need to be comfortable working closely with drivers and field personnel, making decisions when unexpected challenges arise, and maintaining strong relationships with municipal stakeholders. While direct landfill and solid waste experience is highly desirable, candidates with transferable leadership experience in transportation, logistics, industrial services, or other field‑based operations may also be well suited for the opportunity.