Landfill Operations Supervisor (C&D Facility) in Chesterfield, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC
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Job Description
Landfill Operations Supervisor (C&D Facility)
Location: Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $90,000+ annually (based on experience)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled operations leader to oversee day-to-day activities at a Construction & Demolition (C&D) disposal site. This position is responsible for coordinating site operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, leading field teams, and optimizing overall performance.
The ideal candidate brings experience from landfill operations, heavy civil construction, quarry/aggregate environments, or similar industrial settings, along with strong leadership and operational planning skills.
Core ResponsibilitiesOperations Management
- Oversee daily disposal site activities including material placement, compaction, and cover processes
- Coordinate inbound traffic, tipping operations, and material flow for efficiency
- Work with hauling partners to ensure smooth site logistics
- Monitor grading, drainage, and site capacity utilization
- Track performance metrics such as volume, cycle times, and productivity
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to all permits, environmental regulations, and reporting standards
- Maintain inspection logs and compliance documentation
- Manage stormwater controls, erosion prevention, and environmental safeguards
- Collaborate with consultants and regulatory agencies as needed
- Lead corrective actions related to compliance issues
Team Leadership & Safety
- Supervise operators, laborers, and support personnel
- Set expectations for productivity, safety, and performance
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all safety protocols
- Support employee development and accountability
Equipment & Fleet Oversight
- Manage usage of heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, and compactors
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules
- Ensure equipment readiness to meet operational demands
Customer & Vendor Relations
- Maintain strong relationships with contractors, haulers, and customers
- Address service concerns and scheduling needs in a timely manner
- Support overall customer satisfaction and site efficiency
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in landfill operations, heavy civil construction, quarry/aggregate operations, or similar environments
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
- Knowledge of trucking logistics and heavy equipment operations
- Familiarity with construction and demolition material handling processes
- Understanding of environmental regulations and permitting requirements
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Background managing C&D landfill operations
- Knowledge of landfill airspace utilization and development planning
- Experience with scale systems, reporting tools, or operational tracking software
- Weekly pay
- Profit sharing program
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to lead operations in a fast-moving environmental services setting, where you’ll have a direct impact on site performance, compliance, and team success. Ideal for professionals who enjoy balancing field operations, leadership, and environmental responsibility.