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Lead Operations Specialist, Maintenance Landfill

Waste Management
Ault, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

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I. Job Summary

Provides complex clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers and Market Area initiatives. Expected to perform at a higher level of responsibility and with very minimal supervision. Duties and tasks are varied and may be intricate. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Supports Market Area wide initiatives such as management of truck titles, etc.
  • Compass Super User and subject matter expert assisting Operations Specialists in troubleshooting issues across the Market Area.
  • Provides coaching and training support to other less experienced Operations Specialist throughout the MA
  • Assists with data collection and reporting required for fleet programs and as directed by the department manager.
  • Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as purchasing, third party repairs, slow moving inventory, and warranty recovery.
  • May assist with management of the office location and building maintenance issues as they arise.
  • Creates, submits, and receives part & supply orders on a daily basis. (May involve forklift operation.)
  • Enter and maintain COMPASS data on a daily basis.
  • Maintains our purchase order system.
  • Maintains and distributes department related information on a daily basis.
  • Communicates with other supervisors and managers about fleet and/or operational issues.
  • Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
  • Communicates with vendors about service or product issues as needed.
  • Communicates with managers and / or employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma G.E.D., or High School Equivalency
  • 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)


B. Preferred Qualifications 

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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