Operations Manager

Waste Connections

β€’ $90K β€” $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to manage large, hourly teams
  • Experience with operations, logistics, or field-based teams
  • Knowledge of budgeting or P&L management
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proficient in Excel and business systems
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise drivers and frontline supervisors in daily collection operations
  • Monitor routes and staffing; adjust resources in real-time to meet service demands
  • Partner with the District Manager on budgeting and P&L performance
  • Coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of frontline leaders
  • Conduct field inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practices
  • Handle and resolve customer escalations with professionalism and urgency
  • Oversee environmental, OSHA, and local regulatory compliance
  • Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals
  • Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Long term & short term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Unlimited opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Operations Manager - El Dorado Disposal

πŸ“ Placerville, CA
πŸ•’ Monday-Friday; start times vary between 3:00 am and 8:00 am based on the needs of the site. Occasional weekend work. Averaging 50 hours per week.
πŸ’° $90,000-$120,000 + 30% cash/equity bonus

What You'll Do

As an Operations Manager, you'll lead day-to-day hauling operations while developing your leadership team and driving performance across safety, service, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise drivers and frontline supervisors in daily collection operations
  • Monitor routes and staffing; adjust resources in real time to meet service demands
  • Partner with the District Manager on budgeting and P&L performance
  • Coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of frontline leaders
  • Conduct field inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practices
  • Handle and resolve customer escalations with professionalism and urgency
  • Oversee environmental, OSHA, and local regulatory compliance
  • Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals
  • Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset

What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-heavy environment
  • Proven ability to manage large, hourly teams and shifting priorities
  • Experience with operations, logistics, or field-based teams
  • Exposure to budgeting or P&L management
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proficient in Excel and business systems
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities

What Sets You Apart
  • Hands-on leader who thrives both in the field and in the office
  • Strong coach and mentor who develops future leaders
  • Comfortable operating in high-accountability, fast-moving environments
  • Safety-focused with experience in regulated industries (a plus)


To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

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