Join Waste Connections, Inc., and Connect with Your Future!

We are currently seeking a talented Landfill Assistant District Manager in the Eastern Region to join our growing organization.

Ourideal candidate will be willing to learn hands on how to operate, maintainand manage a Waste Connections Landfill with the goal of being promoted to a Landfill District Manager opportunity! This position would require relocation for career advancement opportunities to one of our landfills located within North America.

We are looking for people with a four year degree that, post graduation, have a desire to continue learning and enjoy making whatever they are doing, better. This is an opportunity to make a difference while working for the leading company within the waste services industry.

We understand that no one comes out of school knowing how to run a landfill; that is why we formed our ADM program. The ADM program provides the opportunity for individuals entering the waste industry to learn and create while being guided by a District Manager. Successful candidates will also work directly with our engineering/environmental compliance staff, who is fully vested in your success.

We want smart people that are proactive Leaders, problem solvers, and Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Executes precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the landfill. Supervise the layout and fill sequences within the landfill; maintaining proper berms, ditches and access roads, and assuring proper cover of solid waste daily.
• Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with theDistrict Manager.
• Implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, labor and material costs.
• Will eventually be required to operate various equipment; compactors, dozers, graders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, etc. as needed.
• Maintain and monitor gas wells field and assist with necessary expansions.
• Maintain, monitor, sample, and operate leachate wastewater pre-treatment systems.
• Perform construction management of landfill construction, landfill gas system construction, and other site structures
• Assists in monitoring budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with the company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Assists in overseeing personnel needs of the site including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Scheduling employees and equipment to facilitate task completion.
• Interacts with Landfill customers and County officials to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts.
• Interacts with State and local agencies to insure efficient and effective compliance with rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• 4 year degree mandatory (preferably in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other related field).
• Previous system monitoring experience aplus.
• Previous supervisory experience in landfill operations, heavy construction and/or environmental field services is a plus.
• Previous experience working outdoors in all weather types.
• Must be willing to relocate.

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.