Landfill Operations Manager – R20476-4599

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12282188 Select, supervise and
train employees in their respective positions. Safely plan, organize,
control and 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
and high production standards.

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.

Practice progressive discipline with all employee performance issues.

Ensure safe working conditions at each job.

Plan and operate landfill operations to best utilize personnel and
equipment.

Conduct an annual review on each employees job performance evaluation
and submit for approval any changes to an employees compensation.

Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics
covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in
a safe manner.

Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of the
operation.

Protect and preserve all assets.

Promote an effective safety program that seeks to prevent accidents,
avoid injuries and recognize safe employees.

Investigate accidents and prepare necessary paperwork.

Ensure operator observations are completed on a routine basis.

Ensure proper supply and usage of all safety equipment.

Operate equipment as necessary.

Conform in all respects with applicable 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:

Bachelors 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.

Proficient with operation of dump truck, bull dozer, compactor, track
hoe, loader and backhoe.

Acquire and maintain the SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations
certification.

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.

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 outdoor environment 70% – 80% 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.

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