Site Manager
Waste Connections
Site Manager
Job Description
Site ManagerCompany: Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections CompanyLocation: Fairbanks, AKPosition OverviewAlaska Waste is seeking an experienced Site Manager or District Manager to lead daily operations at our Fairbanks location. This role is responsible for overseeing personnel, equipment, safety, compliance, customer relations, and financial performance. The Site Manager works closely with the Division Vice President to drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and support both short‑ and long‑term site growth.This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong operational, financial, and people-management skills who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all site personnel, including drivers, mechanics, and all other staff; responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actionsSchedule employees, equipment, and third‑party contractors to ensure efficient completion of daily operations and facility projectsMaintain a strong safety culture by executing safety programs, setting safety goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)Conduct regular field inspections and audits to ensure proper work practices and regulatory complianceOversee complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting requirementsPartner with the DVP to develop and execute short‑term and long‑term operational and growth plansMonitor budgets and operating metrics; participate in regular P&L reviews to manage labor, material, and equipment costsImplement programs to improve equipment utilization, maintenance, and overall operational efficiencyInteract with customers, local municipalities, and county representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiencyCoordinate with state and local regulatory agencies to ensure effective compliance with applicable rules and regulationsReceive, review, and resolve customer complaints related to collection and site operationsQualificationsRequired:Prior supervisory or management experience in the solid waste industryStrong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecastsPrevious leadership experience in a transportation or operations-driven environmentKnowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulationsAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditionsStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accountabilityComputer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn company-specific systemsAbility to communicate effectively in EnglishPreferred:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience2+ years of managing teams in a people-driven environmentWillingness to relocate in the future for growth opportunitiesTo be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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
- 2450-Alaska Waste Fairbanks
Skills Required
- solid waste industryintermediate
- transportationintermediate
- OSHAintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Prior supervisory or management experience in the solid waste industry (experience)
- Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasts (experience)
- Previous leadership experience in a transportation or operations-driven environment (experience)
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations (experience)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (experience)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accountability (experience)
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn company-specific systems (experience)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (experience)
- Prior supervisory or management experience in the solid waste industry (experience)
- Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasts (experience)
- Previous leadership experience in a transportation or operations-driven environment (experience)
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations (experience)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (experience)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accountability (experience)
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn company-specific systems (experience)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (experience)
- 2+ years of managing teams in a people-driven environment (experience, 2 years)
- Willingness to relocate in the future for growth opportunities (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (experience)
- 2+ years of managing teams in a people-driven environment (experience, 2 years)
- Willingness to relocate in the future for growth opportunities (experience)
- To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all site personnel, including drivers, mechanics, and all other staff; responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions
- Schedule employees, equipment, and third‑party contractors to ensure efficient completion of daily operations and facility projects
- Maintain a strong safety culture by executing safety programs, setting safety goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Conduct regular field inspections and audits to ensure proper work practices and regulatory compliance
- Oversee complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting requirements
- Partner with the DVP to develop and execute short‑term and long‑term operational and growth plans
- Monitor budgets and operating metrics; participate in regular P&L reviews to manage labor, material, and equipment costs
- Implement programs to improve equipment utilization, maintenance, and overall operational efficiency
- Interact with customers, local municipalities, and county representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Coordinate with state and local regulatory agencies to ensure effective compliance with applicable rules and regulations
- Receive, review, and resolve customer complaints related to collection and site operations
- Lead and manage all site personnel, including drivers, mechanics, and all other staff; responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions
- Schedule employees, equipment, and third‑party contractors to ensure efficient completion of daily operations and facility projects
- Maintain a strong safety culture by executing safety programs, setting safety goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Conduct regular field inspections and audits to ensure proper work practices and regulatory compliance
- Oversee complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting requirements
- Partner with the DVP to develop and execute short‑term and long‑term operational and growth plans
- Monitor budgets and operating metrics; participate in regular P&L reviews to manage labor, material, and equipment costs
- Implement programs to improve equipment utilization, maintenance, and overall operational efficiency
- Interact with customers, local municipalities, and county representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Coordinate with state and local regulatory agencies to ensure effective compliance with applicable rules and regulations
- Receive, review, and resolve customer complaints related to collection and site operations
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