Operations Supervisor Landfill

Republic Services; Fresno (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor – Landfill in Fresno, TX to lead a team of Lead Operators and General Laborers and ensure efficient, compliant landfill operations.

You will supervise fill sequencing, density goals, and safety programs while coordinating with the Operations Manager and General Manager to meet budget and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operators and laborers to ensure safe, compliant landfill operations.
• Oversee fill sequencing, density goals, and adherence to permits and budgets.
• Implement safety programs and promote a culture of safety and engagement.
• Enhance customer experience by addressing service requests and coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Collaboration

Ethical behavior

Labor relations

Staff management

Change management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Within a division, the Operations Supervisor – Landfill is responsible for supervising a team of Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers who contribute to the efficient operation of the landfill. The Operations Supervisor – Landfill is responsible for ensuring that fill sequencing plans are adhered to, density goals are achieved and that the landfill is operated in a manner consistent with the stipulated applicable permit. The Operations Supervisor works with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Supervisor ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards. Responsibilities include the execution and delivery of Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting a culture of employee engagement.

Principal Responsibilities

Safety

• Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives.
• Work to remove unsafe conditions or situations from or related to the landfill.
• Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain an effective loss control and safety program.
• Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety by demonstration of a personal commitment to safe operations and active personal outreach to operational employees.

Customer Experience

• Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience.
• Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communications to all stakeholders.
• Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall customer experience.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Company.

Efficiency

• Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per established and agreed plans.
• Execute other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted goals.
• Understand, support and execute service delivery while actively supporting maintenance and the operational role in fleet quality and maintenance.

Employee Engagement

• Create a collaborative, communicative team environment and drive employee engagement with the Company.
• Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees’ career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company.
• Perform other job related duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to direct large staff.
• Is process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical, critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.
• Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Has strong leadership skills and proven judgement of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.
• Experience in labor relations.
• State certification as required by regulation.
• Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.