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Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Manager of Hauling Operations

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeDanbury, CT, USA$130k - $165k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Seven to ten years of work experience, in addition to the education requirement, in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations involving coaching, routing assessments, and leading employees.
  • An accredited associate’s degree, or an accredited high school diploma or GED plus five years of relevant work experience.
  • At least three years of supervisory experience.
  • Ability to handle employee grievances and conduct investigations.
  • Experience with fleet management and heavy equipment operations.
  • Experience overseeing business plans and developing and tracking budgets.
  • Ability to use a data-driven approach to decision making.
  • Leadership capabilities working across a matrix organization.
  • Experience implementing Occupational Safety and Health Administration programs and equipment specifications.
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to motivate others to achieve results.
  • Experience meeting business commitments, driving change, and implementing process improvements.
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
  • Experience managing labor relations in a unionized environment.
  • Computer skills and ability to handle multiple programs and systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally via email, telephone, and two-way devices.
  • Desire and ability to learn the company’s software applications.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the assigned scope of responsibility within a line of business or at a specific site within a market, potentially covering multiple depots, facilities, expense management, and operations staff to maintain safe performance, productivity metrics, and processes.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the depot or depots and provide daily support to operations managers and supervisors in hauling, routing, labor planning, productivity tracking, and disposal activities.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate site personnel, including drivers, helpers, hauling operations supervisors, and dispatchers.
  • Develop and implement operational procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
  • Take necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and other standards and regulations.
  • Ensure thorough root cause investigations for injuries and incidents, with consistent follow-up, discipline, and retraining.
  • Oversee depot personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees; evaluate employee performance and provide input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions in accordance with collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
  • Communicate with Customer Service and Sales as needed.
  • Participate in regular profit-and-loss reviews to ensure budgets are met; develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings and training sessions.
  • Schedule regular defensive driving training sessions with the safety team.
  • Promote a safety-before-schedule mindset throughout the operation.
  • Perform site inspections and address facility issues promptly.
  • Ensure quarterly random drug screens are performed.
  • Perform fleet inspections (Fleet Walk).
  • Manage route optimization.
  • Interact with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establish the company as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in environmental services is a plus.

About the Company

Interstate Waste Services

Waste collection, dumpster rentals, recycling services

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) provides waste management services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients in New York and New Jersey. It collects trash, rents dumpsters, and handles recycling, with revenue from service fees for collection and disposal, dumpster rentals, and processing recyclables. IWS also runs material recovery facilities that sort and process paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum for reuse. Distinctive traits include privately owned, locally operated operations with a family legacy, a strong emphasis on prompt, dependable service and competitive pricing, and a focus on environmental responsibility. The company aims to be a reliable waste management partner by offering comprehensive services and sustainable waste practices.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$125M
Headquarters
Teaneck Township, New Jersey
Founded
1998

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