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Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections
Fairbanks, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Location: Fairbanks, AK

Salary: $80,000 annually

Annual Cash Bonus Opportunity: Up to 10%

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Ongoing Leadership Development and Training
  • Internal Promotion Opportunities Across North America

Who Are We?

At Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN), we're more than North America's premier waste and environmental services company. We're a company built on a strong culture where employees are empowered to make decisions, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We are looking for driven leaders, problem-solvers, and high performers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and lead from the front. If you're ambitious, adaptable, and excited by new challenges, you'll find unlimited opportunities for growth here.

Why Join Waste Connections?

A Culture of Opportunity

We believe empowered employees drive great results. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, contribute ideas, and take ownership of your success.

Leadership Development

We are committed to developing future leaders from within. This role is designed for individuals who aspire to advance into higher-level management positions within 1-3 years.

Integrity & Respect

We do what we say we'll do. Our culture is built on trust, accountability, teamwork, and respect for our employees, customers, and communities.

Long-Term Career Growth

This position offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career with a company known for promoting from within and investing in employee development.

About The Role

As an Operations Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role in overseeing daily hauling operations, managing frontline employees, driving safety performance, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with leadership experience in transportation, logistics, trucking, manufacturing, distribution, or other operations-focused environments who are eager to grow their careers.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and supervise drivers and operations personnel in daily collection activities.
  • Monitor route performance, workforce productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Adjust staffing and resources to meet daily service and business demands.
  • Champion a strong safety culture through coaching, training, inspections, and accountability.
  • Conduct ride-alongs, customer site inspections, field observations, and operational audits to ensure safe work practices, equipment condition, and regulatory compliance.
  • Investigate and resolve customer service concerns while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop employees through performance management, training, and ongoing feedback.
  • Assist in developing short- and long-term operational goals and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, DOT standards, and local permitting requirements.
  • Partner with maintenance, safety, customer service, and leadership teams to achieve operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Willingness and ability to relocate for future promotional opportunities based on performance.
  • Experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, fleet operations, manufacturing, distribution, or related operational leadership environments.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business management systems.
  • Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire.

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.

Salary : $80,000

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