Job Description

Our Client is currently seeking a talented Assistant District Manager in the Eastern Region to join their rapidly growing organization.

This is truly an outstanding career opportunity for a recent graduate with a degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other related field.

The ideal candidate will be willing to learn, hands-on, how to operate, maintain and manage a Landfill with the goal of being promoted to a Landfill District Manager opportunity! This position would require several, generally annual, relocations, within the Eastern US, while in the 3-year ADM program, and for advancement to the District Manager role at one of our Client's Eastern US landfill operations.

Our Client is looking for people with a four year degree that, post graduation, that have a desire to continue learning and enjoy making whatever they are doing, better. This is an opportunity to make a difference while working for the leading company within the waste services industry.

Our Client understands that no one comes out of school knowing how to run a landfill; that is why they formed their ADM program. The ADM program provides the opportunity for individuals entering the waste industry to learn and create while being guided by a District Manager.

Successful candidates will also work directly with our Client's engineering/environmental compliance staff, who is fully vested in the success of the selected candidate.

Our Client wants smart people that are proactive Leaders, problem solvers, and Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Executes precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the landfill. Supervise the layout and fill sequences within the landfill; maintaining proper berms, ditches and access roads, and assuring proper cover of solid waste daily.
• Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the District Manager.
• Implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, labor and material costs.
• Will eventually be required to operate various equipment; compactors, dozers, graders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, etc. as needed.
• Maintain and monitor gas wells field and assist with necessary expansions.
• Maintain, monitor, sample, and operate leachate wastewater pre-treatment systems.
• Perform construction management of landfill construction, landfill gas system construction, and other site structures
• Assists in monitoring budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with the company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• 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.
• Assists in overseeing personnel needs of the site including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Scheduling employees and equipment to facilitate task completion.
• Interacts with Landfill customers and County officials to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts.
• Interacts with State and local agencies to insure efficient and effective compliance with rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• 4 year degree mandatory (preferably in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other related field).
• Previous system monitoring experience a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience in landfill operations, heavy construction and/or environmental field services is a plus; NOT REQUIRED
• Previous experience working outdoors in all weather types.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• Ability to travel regularly to meet with customers and other company managers.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA guidelines.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications.

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. Our client offers excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and tremendous opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our client 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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