Landfill Supervisor

The Landfill Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily landfill operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient disposal of waste materials. This role provides direct supervision to landfill operators and equipment personnel, coordinates site activities, and ensures adherence to environmental regulations, company policies, and safety standards. The Supervisor serves as the primary on‑site leader and point of contact for operational issues, inspections, and customer or vendor interactions.

• Supervise daily landfill operations including waste placement, compaction, cover application, and site maintenance
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of heavy equipment (dozers, compactors, loaders, etc.)
• Coordinate incoming waste loads and traffic flow to maximize efficiency and safety
• Monitor landfill capacity, cell development, and daily cover requirements
• Enforce all OSHA, EPA, and state/local environmental regulations
• Conduct daily site safety checks and hazard assessments
• Ensure all employees follow PPE requirements and safety protocols
• Respond to and document incidents, spills, or safety concerns immediately
• Maintain compliance with permits, reporting requirements, and environmental standards
• Directly supervise landfill operators, equipment operators, and laborers
• Assign daily tasks and ensure productivity expectations are met
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members
• Support disciplinary actions and performance improvement processes as needed
• Maintain accurate operational records including tonnage, equipment usage, and daily logs
• Complete required regulatory and internal reports in a timely manner
• Communicate operational updates to management
• Communicate with drivers, contractors, and vendors on‑site professionally
• Resolve operational or service issues as they arise
• Support scalehouse operations when needed
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
• Report equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Perform and oversee minor equipment maintenance, including oil changes and routine servicing
• Operate heavy equipment as needed to support operations during staffing shortages
• Provide supervisory support at other facilities when operational needs require coverage

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in landfill operations, waste management, construction, or heavy equipment operations
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of landfill operations, safety regulations, and environmental compliance
• Experience operating or overseeing heavy equipment (dozers, compactors, loaders)
• Must live in Pecos, TX or within a 30‑mile radius (company‑paid housing provided during shifts)
• Must live in Orla, TX or within a 60‑mile radius (company‑paid housing provided during shifts)

Operates in a field environment. May be subject to extreme temperatures, heat, cold, and other harsh conditions. Physical demands include standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods, walking on uneven and vegetated terrain, sampling activities such as hand auguring for soil sample collection, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50pounds.

Full‑time position. 10 days on / 4 days off. 12‑hour shifts.

Pecos, TX or Orla, TX.

• Company‑paid housing during shifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company‑Paid
• Short Term and Long Term Disability – Company‑Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Water Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.