Landfill Operations Supervisor

 

Recent graduates in environmental studies, or a similar discipline are highly encouraged to apply!

As a Landfill Supervisor II at WM, you'll ensure adherence to state and federal regulations at closed landfill sites, traveling, mostly day travel, up to 60% of the time. You'll manage 4-6 contractors across various projects, overseeing execution, reviewing invoices, and interpreting data to maintain compliance and prepare clear, cohesive responses to regulatory requirements. We're looking for an accountable, coachable, and flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic environment where every week brings new challenges.

 Office location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary

This team is part of our Environmental Legacy group that supervises daily closed landfill operations and landfill staff.  This role is responsible for the environmental compliance work associated with our closed landfills and remedial sites.

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. 

 

• Supervise site staff, contractors and/or consultants performing operations and maintenance work at assigned sites to ensure the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Conducts, provides oversite, and ensures smooth operations including performance of routine operation, monitoring and maintenance, and construction activities.  Monitors permitting and compliance issues.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Possess or efficiently gain 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, water treatment systems and controls, landfill cover systems, surface water management systems and controls, and environmental monitoring networks, as well as other ancillary equipment and site maintenance requirements.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Assists in the budget process, as required, and adhere to those budgets at assigned sites. 
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Prepare or update and submit required reports in a timely manner.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees.  This includes:

• Indirect supervision of 4-6 contract employees

 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

 A.  Education and Experience

• Education: College Degree in STEM related field but not required.  High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)
• Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience

 
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Hold OSHA 19.10.120 Hazwoper and general first aid training certifications or be able to obtain them within six months of employment.

 C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Monitoring or testing equipment operation; health, safety, and environmental regulations knowledge; supervisory experience; computer-based word processing, data management and information presentation skills.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills, computer skills (e.g. MS Office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn 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 workday.

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally

• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the workday.
• The normal setting for this job will be 60% field (primarily closed landfills) and 40% office base.
•  Assigned to multiple facilities in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.  Travel for site inspections, routing and non-routine monitoring, training, or program administration purposes will be determined by task completion requirements and site-specific requirements.

 

Benefits 

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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 leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. 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, medical 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 pursue 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 a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

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