Manage daily waste collection operations, supervise drivers and staffing/routing, conduct field inspections and audits, handle customer complaints, participate in P&L reviews, and oversee compliance with environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting requirements.
Operations Manager
Waste Connections of Iowa
📍 Location: Des Moines, UA
Responsibilities:
- Helps develop and execute safety goals.
- Monitors progress of daily operations for drivers and make staffing and routing changes as necessary.
- Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures
- Receives and reviews customer complaints regarding collections programs.
- Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans with the District Manager
- Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets labor and material costs are met
- Oversee a variety of complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting.
Requirements:
- Previous operations experience in the Trash Industry
- 5 or more years of managing in a people driven environment
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA guidelines
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
- Must be detail oriented, highly accountable and able to prioritize tasks
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive Pay & Bonuses
✅ Career Growth – We invest in YOU by providing CDL training & advancement opportunities
✅ Excellent Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 5% 401(k) match for retirement savings
- Paid time off and holidays
✅ A Strong Company Culture – We value integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment
🚛 We Keep Our Promises!
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity—when we say we’ll do something, we follow through!
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Waste Connections!
📩 Apply Now: careers.wasteconnections.com
🚛 Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status
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