Summary

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the daily operations of landfill facility
• Resolves customer and site personnel problems according to company policy
• Inputs required daily information, reviews all site paperwork, inspections and timesheets
• Work closely with the Landfill Superintendent operations manager on any project designed to improve the site’s production, efficiency or safety
• Encourage, monitor and document all recycling activities on site
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with all company policies as well as local & state regulations at all times
• Be actively involved with hiring, reviewing, promoting and disciplining of site personnel
• Will help lead continuous effort improvement efforts to maximize production and efficiency at the site without compromising safety of employees or customers
• Ensure all personnel receive required safety and operational training and attend and facilitate mandatory safety meetings
• Operates heavy equipment as operational needs require
• Leads hiring, performance management and discipline
• Leads safety meetings and ensures training
• Achieve target compaction density (e.g., 1,200–1,500 lbs/cubic yard depending on waste stream)
• Meet daily throughput goals (Tons per Day) aligned with budget targets
• Maintain safety metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) at or below company targets
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve uptime efficiency
• Establish and monitor productivity standards, including labor hours and equipment utilization.
• Control operating costs and support budget goals.
• Improve processes to enhance efficiency and environmental performance.
• Monitor landfill systems including leachate, gas collection, stormwater, and erosion controls.
•  Minimize environmental impacts including odor, dust, and litter.
• Maintain operational and regulatory records including inspections, safety reports, and tonnage data.
• Assist with budget planning and reporting requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory coordination.
• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of heavy equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maintain operational readiness.
• Monitor site conditions and infrastructure performance.
• Ensuring surveys are completed and reviewed with OPS manager
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams to ensure operations align with permitted design criteria
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Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in landfill or post-collection operations, including experience leading employees and overseeing daily operations. Landfill-specific experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of all landfill operations including unloading of trash, compaction, and basic equipment background
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Class “A” license
• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Basic First Aid/CPR and 8 40-hour Hazwopper Certification within 6 months
• Ability to obtain SWANA MOLO certification within 6 months OR Must obtain and maintain SWANA MOLO (Manager of Landfill Operations) certification for duration of employment
• Familiar with MS office products Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, grading plans, and landfill sequencing plans
• Utilize design drawings in conjunction with survey data to ensure proper waste placement, slope compliance, and airspace optimization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Knowledgeable in DOT and OSHA regulations
• Familiar with MS office products Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Proficient in MS office.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Physical:
  • Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously
  • Problem solving, oral communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to heavy machinery, & eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously
  • Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. continuously
  • Exposure to unprotected heights occasionally
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously
  • Works inside and outside

Salary: $70,304 - $92,335/year

Position will be expected to visit other Landfills in San Bernardino County.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

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