Landfill Manager at GFL Industries in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

Plan, organize, control and safely direct the activities of the landfill operations to accomplish the desired objectives. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations. Project a professional corporate image, effective resource management, a sound risk management program, high production standards and business expansion resulting in a profitable operation.



Key Responsibilities:



• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training and developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure safe working conditions at each job.
• Receive and maintain site inspection files and take corrective action as needed.
• Plan and operate landfill operations to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain on-going cost control program that monitors buying and renting practices of all supplies and services.
• Arrange and complete annual airspace surveys at each location.
• Maintain and keep up-to-date all permits needed to be in compliance at each site.
• Develop and implement an effective preventive maintenance program that reduces down time, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost of service possible.
• Ensure that a purchase order system is used for all purchases and that clear guidelines are established for purchasing practices.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and acquisitions.
• Order and approve all capital expenditures, including equipment repairs.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Monitor and maintain DOT and drug testing files.
• Operate weighing scale.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.



Requirements:



• Bachelor's Degree from four (4) year college or university and/or have a demonstrated record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.
• Three (3) or more years experience in the waste or landfill industry,
• Or, equivalent combination of required education and experience.
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, facsimile, copy machine, etc.).
• Be familiar with operation of dump truck, bull dozer, compactor, track hoe, loader and backhoe.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



• Working knowledge of the equipment required to operate a landfill.
• Familiarity with non-hazardous waste regulations at every operation.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, construction & permit drawings, and general correspondence.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.



Physical/Mental Demands:



• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.



Working Conditions:

• Work in indoor office environment 50% - 70% of the time.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Noise level is usually moderate.


We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com