Waste Operations Manager: Growth, Compliance & Impact

GFL Environmental Inc.; Shawnee (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans with HSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program with free,

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee personnel, safety, and daily operations in a busy waste management setting. You will manage driver paperwork, route planning, and performance reviews while ensuring DOT compliance and adherence to wage and hour guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a strong safety culture, with 80% office work and some travel. A BA/BS or equivalent experience is preferred, and a CDL may be required as part of regulatory

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree desired or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience in waste industry desired.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• May require Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair treatment of all personnel.
• Establish and maintain high appearance standards throughout all operations.
• Practice progressive discipline with all employee performance issues.
• Ensure proper completion of paperwork for drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections daily.
• Conduct an annual review on each employee's job performance evaluation and approve any changes to an employee's compensation.
• Adhere to all wage and hour guidelines.
• Establish priorities to meet customer service commitments.
• Direct collection and disposal services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of the operation.
• Protect and preserve all assets.
• Ensure all drivers are DOT compliant.
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Enter appropriate product line data into Tower on a daily basis as needed.
• Assist in the completion of scheduled route audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

BA or BS Degree

Job description

GFL Environmental is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee personnel, safety, and daily operations in a busy waste management setting. You will manage driver paperwork, route planning, and performance reviews while ensuring DOT compliance and adherence to wage and hour guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a strong safety culture, with 80% office work and some travel. A BA/BS or equivalent experience is preferred, and a CDL may be required as part of regulatory