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I. Job Summary
Supervise and conduct operation and maintenance activities at all assigned closed landfills.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned, as required.
Possess a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, treatment systems and controls, groundwater and surface water systems as well as other ancillary equipment and other site maintenance requirements.
Manage site operation and maintenance activities within assigned site budgets. Notify Operations Manager if activities will cause a variance to annual budgeted amounts.
Supervises landfill staff, contractors and consultants and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
Coordinates, conducts and implements repairs, maintenance, and inspections of closed landfill systems.
Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.
Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
Direct supervision of (1-2) full-time employees, including operators.
Direct supervision of third-party contractors and consultants
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of previous relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper training and First aid. Not required.
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or equivalent technical degree and one (1) three (3) years of landfill O&M, Landfill construction or equivalent environmental field experiences is preferred.
Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.
Possess written and verbal communication skills and computer skills (e.g., MS office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Including, but not limited to “App” based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics.
Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the work day.
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day.
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the work day.
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the work day.
This position is primarily field based with 75% of work being outdoors on closed landfills and 25% office work.
Assigned to multiple facilities in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky for site inspections or meetings, training, or program administration purposes will be necessary 3 to 6 times per quarter, and that travel will require overnight stays.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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