Transfer Station & Compost Operations Manager
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary
Annual Bonus: 15% cash and 15% equity bonus
Join a Company Where Your Leadership Matters
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) is one of North America's leading waste and environmental services companies, but what truly sets us apart is our culture. We empower our leaders to make decisions, drive results, and build exceptional teams. If you're a servant leader who thrives in operations, values accountability, and enjoys developing people, we want to hear from you.
Pierce County Recycling, Composting and Disposal (LRI), a Waste Connections company, is seeking a Transfer Station & Compost Operations Manager to lead operations at our Purdy Transfer Station and Compost Facility in Gig Harbor, Washington. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on operations leader ready to manage a critical environmental services facility while building a long-term career with an industry leader known for promoting from within.
What You'll Do
As the Transfer Station & Compost Operations Manager, you will lead the daily operations of a busy transfer station and composting facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient performance while developing a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop facility employees while fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability.
- Manage workforce and equipment scheduling to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors performing site projects and maintenance activities.
- Monitor operating metrics, productivity, and budgets while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and Environmental Management System (EMS) standards.
- Partner with the District Manager to establish both short-term and long-term operational goals.
- Manage facility financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor costs, equipment utilization, and P&L accountability.
- Build positive relationships with customers, county officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Support environmental compliance initiatives and maintain strong working relationships with state and local regulators.
- Complete Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT/COTC) within the first year to gain expertise in compost operations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Supervisory or management experience within the solid waste, recycling, composting, transfer station, landfill, environmental services, or related industries.
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing, coaching, and holding teams accountable.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L performance.
- Ability and willingness to work in outdoor operational environments year-round.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Willingness to relocate in the future to pursue career advancement opportunities within Waste Connections.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and environmental compliance programs.
- Experience managing heavy equipment operations, transfer stations, compost facilities, or industrial operations.
Benefits & Rewards
We offer a competitive compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity
- Equity Opportunities
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Ongoing Leadership Development
- Advancement Opportunities Across Our North American Network
To 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.
