What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at Waste Connections?
đź“Ť Twin Falls, ID
đź’Ľ Full-Time | Monday-Friday 5:30 am start time, ~45-50 hours per week
đź’° Salary: $80,000 & 10% annual cash bonus
Who We Are
PSI Environmental Systems, a Waste Connections company, provides essential services that keep our communities clean, safe, and moving. We take pride in our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and supporting our team members as they grow their careers. At Waste Connections, we value servant leadership, integrity, and a culture where every employee is empowered to thrive.
Why Join Us?
Culture: A supportive, team-centered environment focused on safety and efficiency.
Stability: A recession‑resistant industry with long‑term growth opportunities.
Impact: Your work directly supports fleet readiness and daily operations.
Benefits: Competitive compensation, full benefits package, and long-term career growth.
About The Role
As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead frontline collection operations, develop employees, drive safety initiatives, and improve operational performance. This role offers hands-on leadership experience and exposure to all aspects of a high-performing hauling operation.
Successful candidates are motivated leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, and are excited about growing into future District Manager and Division leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Required
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.
đź’Ľ Full-Time | Monday-Friday 5:30 am start time, ~45-50 hours per week
đź’° Salary: $80,000 & 10% annual cash bonus
Who We Are
PSI Environmental Systems, a Waste Connections company, provides essential services that keep our communities clean, safe, and moving. We take pride in our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and supporting our team members as they grow their careers. At Waste Connections, we value servant leadership, integrity, and a culture where every employee is empowered to thrive.
Why Join Us?
Culture: A supportive, team-centered environment focused on safety and efficiency.
Stability: A recession‑resistant industry with long‑term growth opportunities.
Impact: Your work directly supports fleet readiness and daily operations.
Benefits: Competitive compensation, full benefits package, and long-term career growth.
About The Role
As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead frontline collection operations, develop employees, drive safety initiatives, and improve operational performance. This role offers hands-on leadership experience and exposure to all aspects of a high-performing hauling operation.
Successful candidates are motivated leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, and are excited about growing into future District Manager and Division leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise drivers, helpers, and collection personnel in daily operations.
- Monitor route productivity, service levels, staffing needs, and operational efficiencies.
- Make real-time operational decisions to ensure service excellence and cost control.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture through coaching, observations, and accountability.
- Conduct route audits, ride-alongs, field inspections, and safety observations.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and service-related issues while implementing corrective actions.
- Review operational KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partner with maintenance, customer service, safety, and sales teams to achieve business objectives.
- Conduct employee coaching sessions, performance reviews, and development discussions.
- Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement efforts.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term operational goals.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements.
- Build positive relationships with employees, customers, and community stakeholders.
Required
- Leadership experience in transportation, logistics, trucking, fleet operations, waste, distribution, or a related industry.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business management systems.
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire.
- Willingness to relocate for future promotional opportunities based on performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field.
- Experience working with union and/or non-union workforces.
- Experience managing route-based operations, fleet performance, safety programs, and KPI reporting.
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.
Salary : $80,000