Waste Operations GM: Drive Growth, Safety & Service

Vitus Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Vitus Search Group is seeking a General Manager of Operations in the Houston, TX area to lead performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across our waste management operations. You will direct the end-to-end operational lifecycle, from service delivery to plant processing, and build strong teams to meet growth targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of senior operations leadership in environmental services, deep knowledge of waste systems, and a track record of driving regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations leadership in environmental, industrial services, or waste management.
• Strong knowledge of waste systems, vacuum trucks, separators, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations or service lines.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of all market functions.
• Oversee daily waste truck services, treatment/disposal, and waste handling.
• Lead and develop dispatch, drivers, technicians, and facility staff.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, RCRA, OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and operational efficiency.
• Build relationships with industrial, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Collaborate with sales to grow regional service offerings.
• Promote safety, accountability, and service excellence.

Skills

Operations leadership

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Waste systems

Job description

Vitus Search Group is seeking a General Manager of Operations in the Houston, TX area to lead performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across our waste management operations. You will direct the end-to-end operational lifecycle, from service delivery to plant processing, and build strong teams to meet growth targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of senior operations leadership in environmental services, deep knowledge of waste systems, and a track record of driving regulatory