Landfill Manager

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

• Plans, organizes, and directs landfill operations
• Manages landfill staff and solid waste transport
• Monitors landfill materials for regulatory compliance and coordinates recycling bin pickups and material pickup
• Ensures proper landfill construction and maintenance
• Operates equipment to compact refuse and grade landfill structures and access roads
• Manages landfill systems to control leachate, methane, and environmental emissions
• Maintains and calibrates monitoring equipment and ensures upkeep of all facilities and equipment
• Manages purchases and inventory, ensuring budget compliance and timely reordering of parts and supplies
• Ensures workplace safety through site monitoring, staff training, and enforcement of safety procedures
• Maintains records and reports to ensure compliance with state solid waste regulations
• Manages supplier and contractor contracts; coordinates staff and equipment for hauling and off‑site projects
• Operates various heavy equipment for landfill operations
• Handles public inquiries and complaints, provides assistance, and supports scale house operations
• Research waste management laws to ensure landfill compliance

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Possession of or ability to secure within 1 year, Manager of Landfill Operations certification
• Possession of or ability to secure within 1 year appropriate SWANA certifications
• Graduation from high school with considerable experience in environmental technologies, hazardous waste, landfill management and operations; including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Criminal records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.

Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.