Disposal Operations Management Trainee - Scranton, PA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Successfully complete the Disposal OMT curriculum consisting of Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced level training.
• Complete all required training items through participation in the WM Learning Management System.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory group training sessions.
• Disposal Operations: Responsible for the knowledge development and progressive understanding and expertise in all aspects of day-to-day management of a landfill, including, but not limited to, fill sequencing, cover operations, waste placement and compaction operations, equipment and labor deployment, storm water management, and traffic flow.
• Develop a working knowledge of heavy equipment functionality and maintenance care including actual operation and in-shop maintenance.
• Learn how to effectively manage site personnel including non-exempt operators through experiential efforts and training.
• Develop an understanding of landfill design and construction including cell excavation and earthwork, liner cross-sections, slope stability, geosynthetics deployment, leachate control and landfill gas control systems and final cover cross sections.
• Develop proficiency and understanding in all aspects of leachate and landfill gas management.
• Develop general understanding of renewable energy operations and its relationship with the landfill gas systems.
• Develop a strong sense of community affairs and community relations management through actual participation in public affairs events and processes.
• Develop a complete understanding of environmental monitoring and environmental protection issues that exist at a landfill including interaction with various regulatory agencies.
• Review and understand regulatory requirements and site permits.
• Develop understanding of financial, accounting, and forecasting processes and systems including experience in reporting to senior management and showing proficiency in operations of the scale house.
• Develop understanding of how waste streams are sold and priced within WM sales and marketing organization, and its relationship to operations.
• Develop a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program; work with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an increasingly aware and observant safety conscious culture.
• Participate in landfill operational reviews and provide constructive feedback to operations staff.
• Participate in Area mentor programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that may include special projects and interim management assignments.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. 5 years of relevant work experience with increased responsibility in construction, engineering, geology, operations management or heavy equipment (in addition to education requirement).
• Preferred: PE (Professional Engineer) certificate, RLS (Registered Land Surveyor) certificate, PG (Professional Geologist) certificate.

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.