Landfill Operations Manager at Tradebe in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.



Main Purpose



As a Landfill Operations Manager you will be responsible for the supervision of day-to-day operations, including the training and compliance of personnel at the Landfill in Baton Rouge and TSDF facility in Port Allen.



Key Job Responsibilities

• Actively supervise activities beyond the Gatehouse


• Monitor the daily Landfill Surface Operations including grading, waste placement, compaction, coverage applications and odor control


• Monitor the Leachate Systems, Storm Water, and Perimeter Controls


• Schedule Waste Loads into the Landfill and direct the timing and location of Waste offloading


• Route all traffic including Waste Haulers, Contractors, Visitors and Equipment Operators


• Ensure that all Waste Loads deposited in the active cell are continuously monitored so as to recover and remove any/all materials not allowed on site


• Monitor and control all liquids and gas extraction systems on or around the Landfill property that are the responsibility of Tradebe


• Supervise and monitor all required testing including the sampling of Monitor Wells, Utilization of Coverage Material, and Soil Reports providing this information to the Environmental Manager upon request


• Monitor and ensure compliance with regards to all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies


• Ensuring that the Landfill operates in a manner consistent with the conditions set forth in the applicable permit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Landfill Operations required


• Minimum of 2 years Supervisory experience in Landfill Operations preferred


• High School Diploma or GED


• Must obtain Landfill Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire

Why Tradebe is Right for You!

• Competitive pay and benefits


• Student loan repayment assistance


• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision


• 401k Retirement match


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Health savings accounts (HSA)


• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance


• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities


• Leadership opportunities

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.



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