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Landfill Operations Manager

Company

WM

Location

Joliet, IL

Posted

June 18, 2026

Position Overview

I. Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management.
+ Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
+ Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
+ Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
+ Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
+ Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
+ Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
+ Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
+ Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, ...

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