Transfer Station Foreman — Heavy Equipment Lead

ADP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Liberty Waste Solutions is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead the Rowland Transfer Station operations, manage staff, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role requires strong leadership, heavy equipment experience, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities include directing daily transfer station activities, supervising material handling, and maintaining SOPs, PTOs, and regulatory records.

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.
• 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 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 management

OSHA/DOT/NCDEQ knowledge

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Tools

Scale software

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Liberty Waste Solutions is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead the Rowland Transfer Station operations, manage staff, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role requires strong leadership, heavy equipment experience, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities include directing daily transfer station activities, supervising material handling, and maintaining SOPs, PTOs, and regulatory records.