Operations Supervisor

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Growth-Focused
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annually + 10% Cash Bonus

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is more than just the leading solid waste services provider in North America - we're a place where driven individuals build long-term careers, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We're looking for a dedicated and people-focused Operations Supervisor to join our Kenai team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to take responsibility for a wide range of solid waste operations across the Kenai Peninsula.

Culture of Ownership: We empower leaders to make decisions, solve problems, and elevate their teams.
Integrity & Respect: We do what we say and treat people with dignity - always.
Career Growth: Many of our leaders began in frontline or supervisory roles. Advancement is expected, not accidental.
Impactful Work: You'll directly influence safety, service quality, and operational excellence for the Kenai region.

In this role, you'll oversee a diverse and dynamic operation that includes:

• Kenai: 3 main transfer sites + 6 remote transfer sites
• Homer: Support for transfer station and landfill operations
• Seward: Support for the CD cell and transfer station

• Supervise 10-15 employees on the Kenai side, including drivers and transfer station personnel
• Manage day-to-day operations, staffing, and route/assignment adjustments
• Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Maintain oversight of transfer station and landfill-related processes
• Address customer concerns and ensure high-quality service delivery
• Support short- and long-term planning to improve operational outcomes
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to environmental and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with other Alaska sites to ensure consistency and performance across the region

• Monday-Friday, 40-50 hours per week
• Must be based on-site in Kenai

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Previous experience in transportation, logistics, solid waste, or landfill/transfer station operations
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days
• Strong leadership presence - able to coach, correct, mentor, and motivate a frontline workforce
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in fluid environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems
• Interest in future growth opportunities; mobility for long-term advancement is a plus

This role is ideal for someone who loves developing teams, enjoys hands-on operational leadership, and wants a career path that can lead to promotional opportunities within 1-3 years.

If you're ready to make a real impact in the Kenai Peninsula and grow your career with a company that invests in its people - we'd love to meet you.

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.