Ready to take your career to the next level in Solid Waste Management? We are partnering with a Solid Waste Management client in the Alpine, Texas area in looking for an Operations Manager. Must have solid waste back ground with facility management experience, Fleet management, Driver Supervision and experience dealing with cities or municipalities and a valid Class C Drivers License as well as a safe driving record for the last 3 years. Plus a Class B MSW License or the ability to obtain one within three months of employment. This person will manage the operations of the company in Alpine and oversee implementation of all city and customer contracts, including the City contract for management of the City landfill. The Operations Manager will also assist in the development of the local market area and interact regularly with all Directors, Area Market Managers, service managers, drivers and customers. This position will report all issues and concerns requiring attention to the Director of Operations-Offsite Systems.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with HR and Safety, is responsible for hiring, driver training and residential, transport deliveries, transfer station and collection operations out of the above facility.
- In collaboration with HR and senior management, carries out disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Ensures all scheduled drivers in all systems complete each day’s work, in compliance with company service standards.
- Supervises all hauling company drivers and conduct inspections on all company vehicles.
- Manages the landfill operation and submits required reports.
- Coordinates between all departments including maintenance, central dispatch, and system managers to ensure the highest quality of service possible is being provided.
- Maintains a level of employment in accordance with workload in order to ensure quality service and productivity.
- Evaluates equipment quality and availability on a daily basis by communicating with the maintenance department.
- Regularly reviews route data and interacts with drivers to ensure that TDS standards and policies are upheld.
- Conducts route observations and driver ride-alongs.
- Conducts monthly safety meetings, in coordination with the Safety Manager.
- Ensures all employees are reviewed and receive a performance evaluation at least annually.
- Monitors and controls driver hours in order to limit labor expenditures and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance.
- Reviews all company fleet routing software reports for accuracy.
- Reviews and/or investigates all accidents.
- Maintains an inventory of company vehicles and equipment.
- Compiles and reviews operational reports.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company safety rules and regulations
- Works with the Sales Department to integrate operations and address operational concerns on all new business.
- Resolves customer service discrepancies with sales, customer care and customers.
- Ensures consistent enforcement of company policies, including safety.
- Ensures immediate and accurate reporting of safety violations.
- Ensures compliance with municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition regulations.
- Maintains constructive relationships with peers, employees and managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Skills:
- Working knowledge of all systems involved in solid waste management and disposal;
- Basic proficiency in use of internet;
- Ability to become proficient in all TDS computer systems, including our fleet routing software;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office – i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
Qualifications:
- 5 years of industry experience
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid waste background with facility management experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid class C driver’s license;
- Safe driving for the last three years
- Class A MSW License or the ability to obtain one within three months of employment.