Operations (Site) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Ecowaste Solutions is one of the fastest growing companies in the waste management industry, providing an essential service that keeps communities clean no matter what the economy is doing. As we expand across our markets, we're looking for a driven, hands-on leader who can keep our daily operations running safely and efficiently. That's where you come in.

As our Operations Manager, you'll oversee daily waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling operations at your location, leading the drivers, dispatchers, and route supervisors who make it all happen. You'll be responsible for service delivery, regulatory compliance, employee safety, fleet performance, and customer satisfaction, all while managing operational costs and productivity. This role is a great fit for someone with strong leadership instincts who thrives on solving problems in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection operations
• Supervise drivers, dispatchers, route supervisors, and other operational staff
• Develop and optimize collection routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Monitor fleet utilization, maintenance schedules, and equipment performance
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Enforce company safety policies and conduct regular safety training
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer complaints, and implement corrective actions
• Manage operational budgets, labor costs, fuel usage, and disposal expenses
• Coordinate with landfill, transfer station, and recycling facility personnel
• Track and report operational KPIs, including route completion rates, productivity, and customer service metrics
• Recruit, train, and evaluate operational employees
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to support business growth and service quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Environmental Services, or a related field preferred
• 3 to 7 years of operations management experience, preferably in waste management, transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance standards
• Experience managing large teams and vehicle fleets
• Proficiency with routing, dispatch, and fleet management software
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Combination of office and field work
• Regular visits to collection sites, transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfills
• Ability to respond to operational emergencies outside normal business hours when needed

Pay and Benefits

• Weekly pay, because who doesn't like getting paid every week
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Retirement plan with a company match of up to 5%
• Paid time off
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered, and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This job description captures the primary scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. It may be updated as business needs evolve.

OM123