Landfill Operations Manager

As a Landfill Operations Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role in managing daily landfill operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into higher-level management within 1-3 years.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise work crews operating heavy equipment and waste handling operations.

• Monitor daily operations and adjust staffing or assignments as needed.

• Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Address customer concerns and ensure high service standards.

• Coach and mentor team members; conduct performance reviews and development plans.

• Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals.

• Oversee compliance with environmental, OSHA, and local permitting regulations.

• Support a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-driven environment.

• Experience operating or managing heavy equipment operations preferred.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.

• Willingness to relocate for future promotional opportunities.

Your Future Starts Here

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to grow within a company that values initiative, integrity, and impact.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and become part of a company that’s shaping the future of environmental services.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

A link to our benefits overview can be found here:

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