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Operations Manager Trainee
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
15 days of paid time off.
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Overview:
GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, resolve, document and report all customer concerns and issues. Relay and coordinate information between operations and sales.- Monitor and ensure timely and proper completion of paperwork for Drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections.
- Complete fuel reports hours recap and tonnage reports on a daily basis.
- Perform route audits on all vehicle product lines and become familiar with each line.
- Create and ensure proper distribution of work orders for all Drivers and Helpers.
- Work with customer service in order to become familiar with customer calls and questions.
- Create and ensure proper scheduling of Drivers and Helpers.
- Coordinate with Drivers to ensure that all missed stops and special pick-up’s are completed daily.
- Review and analyze productivity reports for improvement opportunities.
- Observe and monitor employee work habits and skills and make suggestions for programs designed to correct any concerns.
- Confer and work with shop management to gain knowledge of shop function as it relates to the overall operation of branch.
- Participate in all safety related meetings and activities and correct any observed safety related hazards.
- Gain knowledge of all personnel related matters including: hiring, training, coaching, counseling, termination, etc.
- Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required.- At least five (5) years supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
- Combination of education and/or experience.
- Two (2) years experience in the waste or transportation industry preferred with at least one (1) year experience in a Lead position.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Operate dispatch/radio equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, meet time deadlines and work well under pressure.- Possess ability to speak and communicate effectively with customers and employees both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to calculate mathematical problems as needed to perform daily duties.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
- Possess good organizational and record-keeping skills.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and climb.- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Working Conditions:
Work in indoor office environment 50% of the time.- Noise level is usually moderate.
- Ability to frequently lift/move up to 15 pounds and occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds.
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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