Landfill Operations Supervisor

Recent graduates in environmental studies, or a similar discipline are highly encouraged to apply! As a Landfill Supervisor II at WM, you'll ensure adherence to state and federal regulations at closed landfill sites, traveling, mostly day travel, up to 60% of the time. You'll manage 4-6 contractors across various projects, overseeing execution, reviewing invoices, and interpreting data to maintain compliance and prepare clear, cohesive responses to regulatory requirements. We're looking for an accountable, coachable, and flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic environment where every week brings new challenges. Office location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Summary This team is part of our Environmental Legacy group that supervises daily closed landfill operations and landfill staff. This role is responsible for the environmental compliance work associated with our closed landfills and remedial sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Supervise site staff, contractors and/or consultants performing operations and maintenance work at assigned sites to ensure the quality and timeliness of the work. Conducts, provides oversite, and ensures smooth operations including performance of routine operation, monitoring and maintenance, and construction activities. Monitors permitting and compliance issues. Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance. Possess or efficiently gain a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements, including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, water treatment systems and controls, landfill cover systems, surface water management systems and controls, and environmental monitoring networks, as well as other ancillary equipment and site maintenance requirements. Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations. Assists in the budget process, as required, and adhere to those budgets at assigned sites. Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees. Prepare or update and submit required reports in a timely manner.

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes: Indirect supervision of 4-6 contract employees Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A.

Education: College Degree in STEM related field but not required. High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited) Experience : 4 years of relevant work experience B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Hold OSHA 19.10.120 Hazwoper and general first aid training certifications or be able to obtain them within six months of employment. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Monitoring or testing equipment operation; health, safety, and environmental regulations knowledge; supervisory experience; computer-based word processing, data management and information presentation skills. Possess written and verbal communication skills, computer skills (e.g. MS Office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn other job related technical software. Including, but not limited to “App” based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics. Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with