What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill District Manager position at WM?
Job Description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Landfill Manager to oversee daily operations while driving expansion projects and optimizing site efficiency. This role requires expertise in permitting, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure growth to support long-term sustainability. Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to develop and guide a high-performing team. Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in landfill expansions, operational excellence, and a passion for environmental responsibility.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Function
Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service,
and savings.
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and
regulations.
Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching
and retraining.
Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and
evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager
and/or Director of Collection Operations.
Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for
optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency,
renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.
III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: Associate's Degree, High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to
education requirement).
Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position
issues required.
IV. 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.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting.
Benefits
At WM, 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".
About Us
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 .
About The Team
WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.
WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Landfill Manager to oversee daily operations while driving expansion projects and optimizing site efficiency. This role requires expertise in permitting, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure growth to support long-term sustainability. Strong leadership and mentorship skills are essential to develop and guide a high-performing team. Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in landfill expansions, operational excellence, and a passion for environmental responsibility.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Function
Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service,
and savings.
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and
regulations.
Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching
and retraining.
Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and
evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager
and/or Director of Collection Operations.
Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for
optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency,
renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.
III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: Associate's Degree, High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to
education requirement).
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position
- Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
issues required.
IV. 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.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting.
Benefits
At WM, 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".
About Us
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 .
About The Team
WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.
WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
