đź“Ť Juneau, AK
đź’Ľ Full-Time | Leadership Role | Career Growth Opportunity
💰 Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 annually + 20% total Cash+Equity Bonus
At Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN), we’re not just the leading waste services provider in North America — we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who believe in making a difference. We value servant leadership, integrity, and a culture where your voice is heard and your career can thrive.
Culture Empowered, self-directed professionals thrive here.
Integrity We do what we say — for our customers and our team.
Respect We honor our people, our communities, and our environment.
Growth We promote from within and support your long-term career goals.
Compensation Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and equity opportunities.
As an Operations Manager in Juneau, AK, you’ll lead a high-performing team and oversee daily operations, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction for the Junea, Sitka, and Ketchikan sites. This is a strategic leadership role with a clear path to higher-level management.
Lead and supervise work crews operating solid waste collection equipment across three sites with availability to travel frequently between sites.
Monitor daily operations and adjust staffing or assignments as needed.
Partner with the District Manager to manage budgets and P&L performance.
Develop and mentor frontline supervisors and build a strong leadership pipeline.
Conduct field inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Address customer concerns and ensure high service standards.
Oversee compliance with environmental, OSHA, and local permitting regulations.
Set and execute short- and long-term operational goals.
Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
5+ years of leadership experience in a dynamic, people-driven environment.
Experience in waste services, logistics, or heavy equipment operations is a plus.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.
Willingness to relocate for future promotional opportunities.
Ready to lead with purpose and grow your career? Apply today and join a company that’s shaping the future of environmental services.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
