Waste Operations & Compliance Leader

Valley County Idaho; Donnelly (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Casual workplace culture

Job summary

Valley County Idaho is seeking a dedicated Solid Waste Manager to oversee daily field operations, regulatory compliance, personnel management, and vendor coordination at the Transfer Site. Reporting to the Facilities Director, this role ensures total facility compliance and effective service to the community.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory solid waste experience, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of Idaho environmental rules.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred in Environmental Science, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive solid waste supervisory or related facility leadership experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license; SWANA TSO or Transfer Station Operations certification; OSHA 10; OSHA 30 preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED; 40‑hour HAZWOPER within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transfer station operates within DEQ and OSHA rules; maintain environmental logs and compliance profiles.
• Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of Solid Waste Technicians.
• Coordinate with long-haul waste transport vendors; monitor KPIs and adjust haul schedules in peak periods.
• Review revenues, scale data, and expenditures; track budget and prepare monthly projections.
• Direct maintenance of scales, gates, structures, and security systems.
• Serve as on-call coordinator for security, spills, severe weather, and emergencies.

Skills

Vendor contracts

Financial auditing

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

EPA guidelines

Idaho code

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Environmental Science/Logistics/Public Administration

Tools

SWANA TSO Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

First Aid/ CPR/ AED

HAZWOPER (40-hour)

Driver’s License

Job description

Valley County Idaho is seeking a dedicated Solid Waste Manager to oversee daily field operations, regulatory compliance, personnel management, and vendor coordination at the Transfer Site. Reporting to the Facilities Director, this role ensures total facility compliance and effective service to the community.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory solid waste experience, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of Idaho environmental rules.