What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Manager position at wasteconnections?
Site Manager Company: Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections Company Location: Kenai, AK Salary: $95,000–$105,000 annually Incentives: Cash and equity bonus opportunities Position Overview Alaska Waste is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead daily operations at our Kenai and Seward, AK locations. This role is responsible for overseeing personnel, equipment, safety, compliance, customer relations, and financial performance. The Site Manager works closely with the District Manager to drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and support both short‑ and long‑term site growth. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong operational, financial, and people-management skills who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all site personnel, including drivers, mechanics, and transfer station staff; responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions Schedule employees, equipment, and third‑party contractors to ensure efficient completion of daily operations and facility projects Maintain a strong safety culture by executing safety programs, setting safety goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Conduct regular field inspections and audits to ensure proper work practices and regulatory compliance Oversee complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting requirements Partner with the District Manager to develop and execute short‑term and long‑term operational and growth plans Monitor budgets and operating metrics; participate in regular P&L reviews to manage labor, material, and equipment costs Implement programs to improve equipment utilization, maintenance, and overall operational efficiency Interact with customers, local municipalities, and county representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency Coordinate with state and local regulatory agencies to ensure effective compliance with applicable rules and regulations Receive, review, and resolve customer complaints related to collection and site operations Qualifications Required: Prior supervisory or management experience in the solid waste industry Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasts Previous leadership experience in a transportation or operations-driven environment Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accountability Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn company-specific systems Ability to communicate effectively in English Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 2 years of managing teams in a people-driven environment Willingness to relocate in the future for growth opportunities 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. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.