Manager, Operations - Hazardous Waste

I. Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the hazardous waste disposal facility.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures smooth 24 hour, 7 day per week operation of the hazardous waste disposal facility.

Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.

Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.

Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.

Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.

Coordinate emergency response operations (as Emergency Coordinator) in case of an incident or spill.

Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.

Manage all purchased materials inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times without excessive inventory costs.

Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

Assists in the budget process as required.

Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the hazardous waste disposal facility through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.

Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.

Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

7 years of relevant word experience (in addition to education requirement).

New Employee Orientation (1 time) Upon Hire and

Basic Fire Fighting Upon Hire and

Emergency SIMLT/EVAC Drills Upon Hire and

Contingency Plan Upon Hire and

Personal Protective Equipment Upon Hire and

Advanced P.P.E/SCBA Upon Hire and

Waste Analysis Plan Upon Hire and

First Aid * Upon Hire and

C.P.R. Upon Hire and

Casualty Control Upon Hire and

Spill Response Upon Hire and

Combustible Gas/Oxygen Testing Upon Hire and

Toxic Gas Testing Upon Hire and

Safety Shoes Upon Hire and

Safety Glasses Upon Hire and

Sign In/out Gate Attendant Upon Hire and

Respiratory Protection Upon Hire and

Fire Protection Plan Upon Hire and

Emergency Coordinator Upon Hire and

Environmental Compliance Upon Hire and

RCRA Inspections Upon Hire and

Incident Reporting Upon Hire and

Sampling Protocols Operations Upon Hire and

Manifest/Incoming Shipments Upon Hire and

Manifest/Outgoing Shipments Upon Hire and

Trans of DOT Haz Material Upon Hire and

DOT Classification/Haz Mat Table Upon Hire and

DOT Hazardous Material Security Training Upon Hire and

Hazard Communication Upon Hire and

Hearing Conservation Upon Hire and

Heat & Cold Stress Training Upon Hire and

Lockout/Tagout Upon Hire and

Hotwork/Welding Upon Hire and

Forklift Operation Upon Hire and

Linebreaking Upon Hire and

Confined Space Entry Upon Hire and

Grounding and Bonding Equipment Upon Hire and

Blood Born Pathogens Upon Hire and

Vickery Safety Policies Upon Hire and

Receipt Control Upon Hire and

OSHA 40 Hour (1 time) Upon Hire and

OSHA 8 Hour Refresher Upon Hire and

Boiler Chemicals and Boiler Start-Up/Operations Upon Hire and

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Upon Hire and

Confined Space/Emergency Response Drill Upon Hire

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Repetitive Motions

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Sitting

Talking

Hearing

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $74,580 - $95,150per year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. 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.