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Operations Manager

Waste Connections

Operations Manager

full-timePosted: Aug 21, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 20262311-Pahrump Hauling

Job Description

Operations Manager – Pahrump Valley Disposal📍 Pahrump, NV🕒 Monday–Friday | 45–50 hrs/week (can fluctuate based on needs of the site)💰 $95,000–$105,000 base + 15% cash + 15% equity bonusWhy Join Waste Connections?Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) is one of North America’s leading waste services companies—and a place where high-performing leaders thrive. We empower our teams to make decisions, take ownership, and grow their careers alongside a company that values integrity, respect, and results.If you're a driven, people-focused leader looking to step into broader operational ownership and fast-track your career, this is your opportunity.Our CultureIntegrity: We do what we say we’ll doRespect: We value our people, customers, and communitiesEmpowerment: Leaders here are trusted to make decisions and drive resultsWhat You’ll DoAs an Operations Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day hauling, landfill, metal yard, MRF, and toilet service operations while developing your leadership team and driving performance across safety, service, and profitability.Key Responsibilities:Lead and supervise hourly employees and frontline supervisors at our hauling site, landfill, metal yard, MRF, and portable toilet service.Monitor routes and staffing; adjust resources in real time to meet service demandsPartner with the Site Manager on budgeting and P&L performanceCoach, develop, and hold accountable a team of frontline leadersAssist in creating/managing policies and proceduresConduct field inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practicesHandle and resolve customer escalations with professionalism and urgencyOversee environmental, OSHA, and local regulatory complianceSet and execute short- and long-term operational goalsDrive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindsetWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-heavy environmentProven ability to manage large teams and shifting prioritiesExperience with operations, logistics, or field-based teamsExposure to budgeting or P&L managementStrong decision-making, communication, and leadership skillsProficient in Excel and business systemsBachelor’s degree preferredWillingness to relocate for advancement opportunitiesWhat Sets You ApartHands-on leader who thrives both in the field and in the officeStrong coach and mentor who develops future leadersComfortable operating in high-accountability, fast-moving environmentsSafety-focused with experience in regulated industriesTo be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Locations

  • 2311-Pahrump Hauling

Salary

95,000 - 105,000 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • fast-pacedintermediate
  • operationsintermediate
  • Excelintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-heavy environment (experience, 5 years)
  • Proven ability to manage large teams and shifting priorities (experience)
  • Experience with operations, logistics, or field-based teams (experience)
  • Exposure to budgeting or P&L management (experience)
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills (experience)
  • Proficient in Excel and business systems (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (degree)
  • Willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities (experience)

Responsibilities

  • As an Operations Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day hauling, landfill, metal yard, MRF, and toilet service operations while developing your leadership team and driving performance across safety, service, and profitability.
  • Lead and supervise hourly employees and frontline supervisors at our hauling site, landfill, metal yard, MRF, and portable toilet service.
  • Monitor routes and staffing; adjust resources in real time to meet service demands
  • Partner with the Site Manager on budgeting and P&L performance
  • Coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of frontline leaders
  • Assist in creating/managing policies and procedures
  • Conduct field inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practices
  • Handle and resolve customer escalations with professionalism and urgency
  • Oversee environmental, OSHA, and local regulatory compliance
  • Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals
  • Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset

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