Operations Manager

Operations Manager

📍 Livermore, CA
💼 Full-Time | Leadership Role | Career Growth Opportunity
💰 Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 annually + 15-20% Bonus + Equity Opportunities

Who We Are

At Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN), we're not just the leading waste services provider in North America - we're a team of passionate, driven individuals who believe in making a difference. We value servant leadership, integrity, and a culture where your voice is heard and your career can thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Culture: Empowered, self-directed professionals thrive here.
• Integrity: We do what we say - for our customers and our team.
• Respect: We honor our people, our communities, and our environment.
• Growth: We promote from within and support your long-term career goals.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and equity opportunities.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager in Livermore, CA, you'll lead a high-performing team and oversee daily operations, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This is a strategic leadership role with a clear path to higher-level management within 2+ years.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise work crews operating solid waste collection equipment.
• Monitor daily operations and adjust staffing or assignments as needed.
• Partner with the District Manager to manage budgets and P&L performance.
• Develop and mentor frontline supervisors and build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Address customer concerns and ensure high service standards.
• Oversee compliance with environmental, OSHA, and local permitting regulations.
• Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals.
• Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a dynamic, people-driven environment.
• Experience in waste services, logistics, or heavy equipment operations is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future promotional opportunities.

Ready to lead with purpose and grow your career? Apply today and join a company that's shaping the future of environmental services.

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.

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.