Landfill Operations Manager
Quick Summary
Landfill Operations Manager Location: Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill, Malvern, Iowa Compensation: $90,000 - $100,
What We Offer
~1 min readAt Waste Connections, we're more than just one of North America's leading waste services companies. We're a team of problem-solvers, operators, engineers, and leaders committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
Our employees empowered us to become a different kind of company. One where self-directed, entrepreneurial professionals are trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and drive results.
We are looking for a high-impact Landfill Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations at our subtitle D landfill. This is a critical leadership role responsible for landfill performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.
Responsibilities
~1 min readSafety Leadership
- →Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all landfill operations.
- →Conduct regular safety meetings, site inspections, and compliance audits.
- →Ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- →Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- →Hold employees accountable for safe work practices while fostering employee engagement.
Landfill Operations
- →Oversee day-to-day landfill activities including waste placement, compaction, cover application, and site drainage management.
- →Direct landfill airspace management and operational planning.
- →Coordinate equipment utilization, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
- →Monitor and manage traffic flow, customer service, and disposal operations.
- →Ensure proper management of working face operations and landfill cell development.
- →Partner with engineering and environmental teams on site expansion and construction projects.
Requirements
~1 min read- Minimum 3 years of landfill, construction, earthmoving, heavy equipment, or solid waste operations leadership experience.
- Previous supervisory or management experience required.
- Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state environmental regulations.
- Experience managing heavy equipment operations and site development activities.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and develop employees.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze operational and make informed business decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Landfill Manager Certification.
- Experience managing Subtitle D landfill operations.
- Experience leading regulatory inspections and environmental compliance programs.
- Experience supporting landfill construction and permit expansion projects.
To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at Waste Connections Careers.
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity. When we say we'll do something, we follow through.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement with company match, paid time off, and unlimited opportunities to Connect with Your Future.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 12, 2026
- Last seen
- October 13, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 13%
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- October 13, 2026
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