Night - Supervisor of Cell Operations

The Supervisor of Cell Operations leads the safe and efficient operation of the landfill working face during the assigned shift. This position directs equipment operators and laborers and is responsible for waste placement, compaction, grading, cover, traffic flow, haul-road and tipping-area conditions, housekeeping, and the effective use of people and equipment.

What You Will Do

Lead night-shift cell and working-face operations, including pre-shift communication, work assignments, field direction, and follow-up with equipment operators, laborers, and support personnel. Direct waste placement, spreading, compaction, grading, and daily or intermediate cover in accordance with the approved fill sequence, operating plan, and airspace-management expectations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to work the assigned night schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours when operating conditions require additional coverage. Ability to work primarily outdoors in an active landfill environment with moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, odors, noise, mud, and weather extremes, and to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 5+ years of experience in landfill, solid-waste, heavy-equipment, construction, aggregate, mining, recycling, or a comparable heavy-industrial operation
• Direct landfill working-face experience is strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of experience leading employees or coordinating an operating shift
• Working knowledge of landfill cell operations, including waste placement, compaction, grading, cover, haul-road maintenance, traffic control, and safe operation around heavy mobile equipment
• Experience operating or directing the use of dozers, landfill compactors, excavators, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, and similar equipment is preferred
• Ability to read and follow fill plans, site maps, grades, elevations, operating procedures, and written shift instructions
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements, company safety practices, incident response, and the environmental controls used in an active landfill
• Demonstrated ability to lead from the field, give clear direction, coach employees, address performance issues, and maintain accountability during a high-volume shift
• Strong judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to remain calm and make timely decisions during equipment failures, weather events, or other operating disruptions
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic timekeeping
• Valid driver's license required
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000.00/Yr. - $100,000.00/Yr.