Division Head

About Burrtec Waste

Burrtec Waste is a reputable refuse and recycling collection company serving numerous municipalities in Southern California, with a large team of over 1400 full-time employees. We have experienced significant growth through strategic acquisitions and successful bid proposals.

We are family-owned and believe that our success is built on recognizing the value of each employee within our organization.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Operations Manager to lead our Victorville Hauling Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the division's overall performance and productivity, supporting organizational initiatives, and managing a team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a teamwork environment based on open communication and servant leadership.
• Organize the division, allocating duties among operations, shop, and customer service management team members and department heads.
• Evaluate division performance, establishing proper performance measures.
• Counsel managers and supervisors on program execution, provide direction for work plan modifications or contingency plans.
• Ensure efficient and safe completion of routes.
• Ensure the team meets all safety standards.
• Oversee personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, training, evaluating, and making recommendations for employee decisions.
• Be accountable for the division's service quality, productivity, and safety, as well as the lawful operating condition of company vehicles.
• Monitor and control administrative costs, overseeing functional areas.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels, ensuring proper hiring and training of personnel.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in a highest-level authority management position involving transportation, operations, customer service, and safety.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management.
• Previous experience in a transportation, waste industry, or recycling environment is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
• A valid California driver's license is required.

Competencies

• Ability to objectively assess performance and listen carefully to team members.
• Establish strong and effective working relationships with people inside and outside the division.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
• Ability to effectively interface with the general public, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Personal energy and style to set an overall organizational tone of integrity, competence, inspiration, and optimism.
• Ability to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and statutes, including DOT and OSHA requirements.

Working Conditions

• Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods - up to 8 hours or more per day.
• Manual dexterity and vision sufficient to operate a personal computer without experiencing abnormal hand, wrist, or eye strain.
• Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the phone.

Career Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package, including 401K and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance, holidays, vacations, and PSLs.