Solid Waste Manager

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

• Flexible spending including Dependent Care

The Solid Waste Manager provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the City of Loveland’s comprehensive, enterprise‑funded solid waste system. This position plans, directs, and continuously improves curbside trash, recycling, and seasonal yard‑waste collection; multifamily and special collection services; dumpster and roll‑off programs; and operations at the Loveland Recycling Center and Household Cleanup Program. The manager develops employees, promotes a strong safety culture, budgets, rates, contracts, facilities, equipment, regulatory compliance, and capital planning.

Working collaboratively across the City and with customers, contractors, regulators, and regional partners, the manager uses data, education, technology, and industry best practices to provide reliable and financially sustainable services, increase waste diversion, and build upon Loveland’s position as a statewide leader in residential recycling.

The salary range for this position is $- $ per year with a hiring range of $ - $, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place on Monday, 10.19.26.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

The City of Loveland is hiring a dynamic and experienced Solid Waste Manager to lead the number one residential recycling program in Colorado with excellence in both operational and collaborative functions. Consistent with our One City, One Team culture, this position will work across the organization and with community partners to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable services. As a key member of the Public Works leadership team, the Solid Waste Manager reports directly to the Public Works Director and works closely with stakeholders across the organization and the community to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving impactful results, we invite you to help shape the future of Loveland!

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

• Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of the Division budgets:
  • Forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, technology, reserves and supplies.
  • Assess the division's needs for capital improvements and equipment acquisitions.
  • Analyze fee rates and structure as appropriate.
  • Approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as needed.
  • Ensure allocated funds are used efficiently.
  • Track employee work hours and daily quantities of material and equipment costs.
• Plan and implement programs and projects related to the collection of refuse, recyclables, green wastes, and certain household hazardous wastes.
• Oversee contracts for the division including negotiating and recommending contract terms and costs, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with contract agreements from third party vendors.
• Participate in the development of specifications for collection vehicles and equipment and works in conjunction with Fleet Management on the integration and manufacture specifications.
• Develop and implement effective educational and promotional programs related to waste reduction and recycling.
• Represent the division at various governmental and…