Environmental Landfill Operations Supervisor

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

• I. Job Summary
• Supervises daily landfill operations and landfill staff. 
• Based out of Okemos, MI covering up to 20 inactive landfill locations within 2.5-3 hour radius. 
• Estimated daily travel up to 80% normally returning home daily. 

Preferred Experience And Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree 
• Landfill Permitting and Compliance
• Landfill Gas Management Systems & Controls
• Leachate Systems & Controls
• Water Treatment Systems & Controls
• Landfill Cover Systems
• Surface Water Management Systems & Controls
• Environmental Monitoring Networks
• Pipe Welding 
• Electrical Systems
• 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 (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.
• A. Education and Experience
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Experience: 1 year of relevant work experience.

1. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
2. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
3. V. Work EnvironmentListed 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.BenefitsAt 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.If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

• None required.
• Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.

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.

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.