Operations Manager Rogue Transfer & Recycling (RTR/RMR) | Waste Connections Base Salary: $95,000 annually Annual Bonus: 30%; 15% Cash and 15% Equity Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities within Waste Connections. Position Summary Waste Connections is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations at Rogue Transfer & Recycling (RTR/RMR) while providing oversight and support for the Klamath Transfer Station. This leadership role is responsible for operational performance, employee development, safety compliance, facility management, equipment coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple waste and recycling operations. The Operations Manager will lead a team of supervisors, millwrights, heavy equipment operators, spotters, utility workers, and transfer station employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining exceptional service standards. Key Responsibilities Operations Leadership Direct and oversee daily operations of the Rogue Transfer & Recycling facility. Manage workflow throughout the transfer station, MRF, recycling depot, yard waste operations, and associated site activities. Coordinate the receiving, processing, movement, and shipment of materials through the facility. Oversee approximately 25 outbound loads per day, including municipal solid waste, cardboard, shredded paper, commingled recycling, mattresses, metals, appliances, e-waste, and yard waste. Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer service. Team Leadership & Employee Development Lead, coach, and develop a diverse operations team. Manage employee scheduling, staffing, payroll, and daily work assignments. Conduct daily operational meetings to communicate priorities, expectations, and performance goals. Ensure employees receive ongoing training, retraining, and cross-training to support operational flexibility and career growth. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Safety & Compliance Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all operations. Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety requirements. Conduct and oversee required inspections, operational audits, and corrective actions. Partner with leadership and employees to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks. Facility & Asset Management Oversee the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of company facilities, buildings, grounds, and stationary equipment. Manage property-related inspections and compliance activities. Coordinate with maintenance teams, contractors, vendors, and internal departments to address operational and facility needs. Oversee CNG fueling station operations and coordinate maintenance and operational support as needed. Transfer Station Oversight Provide operational oversight and leadership support for the Klamath Transfer Station. Partner closely with the Klamath Transfer Station Supervisor to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day operations. Support staffing, operational planning, performance improvement, and employee development initiatives. Continuous Improvement Analyze operational performance and labor utilization to control costs and reduce unnecessary overtime. Drive initiatives that improve safety, communication, efficiency, and overall site performance. Collaborate with leadership to support facility growth, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives. Ideal Candidate Proven leadership experience in transfer station, recycling, solid waste, manufacturing, logistics, industrial operations, or heavy equipment environments. Experience leading large operational teams and developing frontline supervisors. Strong understanding of safety, environmental compliance, and operational best practices. Demonstrated success managing labor, productivity, equipment, and operational performance metrics. Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on management approach. Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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.

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