Job Summary:
Join a team where your leadership makes a lasting impact. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage the day-to-day operations of our landfill in Juneau, Alaska. In this role, you will lead a team of frontline heavy equipment operators, oversee productivity and performance metrics, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Ideal Background:
- Experience in landfill operations
- Management of frontline heavy equipment operators
- Or experience as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator or Foreman in a landfill environment
Why Juneau?
Working in Juneau means more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and glaciers, Juneau offers breathtaking scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, close-knit community. Residents enjoy the benefit of no state income tax and the opportunity to live where others vacation. Whether you're into hiking, fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying quiet, natural beauty—Juneau delivers!
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.
- Supervises landfill staff 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 repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
- 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 four full-time employees, including operators.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.
V. 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.
Normal setting for this job is landfill/outdoor.
Benefits
At Waste Management, 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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