Landfill Operations Manager
Location: Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill, Malvern, Iowa
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 (DOE) + 15% Cash Bonus and 15% RSUs
Travel: Up to 25%
Reports To: District Manager / Division Vice President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Who We Are
At Waste Connections , we're more than just one of North America's leading waste services companies. We're a team of problem-solvers, operators, engineers, and leaders committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
Our employees empowered us to become a different kind of company. One where self-directed, entrepreneurial professionals are trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and drive results.
We are looking for a high-impact Landfill Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations at our subtitle D landfill. This is a critical leadership role responsible for landfill performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
Culture: A workplace where empowered, self-directed professionals know their work matters.
Integrity: We do what we say and keep our promises to our employees, customers, and communities.
Growth: We invest in developing future leaders and provide opportunities to advance within Engineering and Operations.
Impact: Lead projects that directly influence landfill performance, environmental compliance, and long-term operational success.
Position Summary
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Landfill Operations Manager to lead daily landfill operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
The Landfill Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing landfill operations, heavy equipment activities, site development, regulatory compliance, customer interactions, budgeting, and employee development. This role partners closely with district leadership to ensure the landfill operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong teams, develops future leaders, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all landfill operations.
Conduct regular safety meetings, site inspections, and compliance audits.
Ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Hold employees accountable for safe work practices while fostering employee engagement.
Landfill Operations
Oversee day-to-day landfill activities including waste placement, compaction, cover application, and site drainage management.
Direct landfill airspace management and operational planning.
Coordinate equipment utilization, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
Monitor and manage traffic flow, customer service, and disposal operations.
Ensure proper management of working face operations and landfill cell development.
Partner with engineering and environmental teams on site expansion and construction projects.
Environmental Compliance
Ensure compliance with EPA, state, local, and company environmental regulations.
Manage landfill gas, stormwater, leachate, and groundwater monitoring programs.
Maintain permits, operational records, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Prepare for and coordinate regulatory inspections and audits.
Work closely with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies.
Leadership & Employee Development
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, laborers, and support personnel.
Drive employee engagement, retention, and succession planning efforts.
Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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