Division Manager

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through co. acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization. 

We are currently seeking a Division Manager for the Victorville Hauling Division.

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $160,000/year

Manages the overall performance and productivity of the Division and supports and successfully implements organizational initiatives. Responsible for onboarding, developing, coaching, and mentoring of team. Will determine the allocation of duties for the management team members. Foster a team work environment based on servant leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for fostering work environment based on teamwork and open communication.  
• Organize the division and determines the allocation of duties for operations, shop and customer service management team members and department heads. 
• Review and evaluates performance of Division and establishes proper performance measures
• Counsel managers and supervisors on execution of programs, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans.
• Ensure all routes are completed in efficient and safe manner
• Ensure team in meeting all safety standards. 
• Oversee department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.  Provides input and recommendations into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Be accountable for the overall service, productivity, and safety of the division and the lawful operating condition of company vehicles.
• Monitor and control administrative costs and oversees all functional areas.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure the adequate hiring and training of all personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Position requires a minimum of 7 years’ experience as highest level of 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 in Spanish is a plus.
• A valid California Drivers License, required

COMPETENCIES:

• Be able to objectively assess performance and listen carefully to all team members.  
• Be able to establish strong and effective working relationships with people inside and outside the division.
• Proficiency using 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 general public, municipalities and regulatory agencies.  
• Personal energy and style to set an overall organizational tone of integrity, competence, inspiration and optimism.  
• Be able to objectively assess performance and listen carefully to all team members.  
• Ability to plan, budget, schedule and supervise multiple projects from concept to completion.  
• Ensure location is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and statutes including the DOT and OSHA requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

We provide competitive salary commensurate upon experience, and EXCELLENT benefits package including 401K and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacations/PSLs.