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Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 annually

Bonus: Up to 15%

Company: Green Team of San Jose, a Waste Connections company.

Who We Are

At Waste Connections, we’re more than just the premier waste services company in North America—we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who thrive on making a difference. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and fostering a culture where every voice is heard.

We’re looking for servant leaders, mentors, and high performers who are ready to grow their careers and have fun doing it. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values integrity, respect, and hard work, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Culture: We’re a people-first company where self-directed, empowered team members know their work matters.
  • Integrity: We do what we say—every time. We keep our promises to customers and each other.
  • Respect: We treat our customers and teammates with respect and take pride in serving our communities.

About The Role

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll be a key leader in our field operations, overseeing daily waste collection activities and ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is a high-impact role with a clear path to advancement—ideal for someone eager to grow into senior leadership within 1–3 years.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and assign daily work to solid waste collection crews.
  • Monitor operations and adjust staffing as needed to meet service goals.
  • Conduct field inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practices.
  • Address and resolve customer concerns related to collection services.
  • Coach and develop team members through performance reviews and feedback.
  • Support and implement safety initiatives and compliance programs (OSHA, environmental, local permits).
  • Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
  • Experience in transportation, trucking, or logistics is required.
  • Experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred.
  • Class B CDL (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
  • Willingness to relocate for future promotional opportunities.
  • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.

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.

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

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