Top 13 Waste management Jobs in St. Louis, Mo

Food Waste Collection Manager
St. Louis Composting —St. Louis, MO
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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roll off/front loader driver
Scapers —St. Louis, MO
- From $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL COORDINATOR T&D
Environmental Restoration, LLC —St. Louis, MO
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Roll-Off Driver
Allen Services —St. Louis, MO
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- Mid-level
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CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily, 401K, PTO
WM —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- CDL B
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan
Solid Waste Project Manager
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. —Saint Charles, MO
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Dump Truck Driver
J Star Construction —Florissant, MO
- $26.43 - $30.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Field Technician/ General Labor
Superior Environmental Solutions —Wood River, IL
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Driver - F550
A Tip For The Future, LLC —Belleville, IL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Clean driving record
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Field Services Driver CDL B
Arcwood Environmental, LLC —Wood River, IL
- From $20 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Background check
- Hazmat Endorsement
CDL Driver/ Equipment Operator
Superior Environmental Solutions —Wood River, IL
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Extended hours
- CDL B
- Background check
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Food Waste Collection Manager

St. Louis Composting -
St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Managing logistics operations teams
Private fleet operations
High school diploma or GED
Individual consumer customer service
Productivity software
Business operations

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Food Waste Collection Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all daily food waste collection operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery. This position manages drivers while ensuring customers receive reliable collection services. The manager continuously evaluates operational performance through data analysis and implements process improvements that increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and support the company's environmental sustainability goals.

The role requires strong leadership, logistics management, customer service, regulatory compliance, and financial management skills. The Food Waste Route Collection Manager serves as the primary operational leader responsible for meeting collection targets, maintaining fleet efficiency, and ensuring employee safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Management

Direct all daily collection activities for commercial food waste routes.
Develop, assign, and adjust collection routes to maximize productivity and minimize travel time.
Coordinate daily dispatch activities and respond to service disruptions.
Monitor route completion throughout each shift using GPS and route management software.
Implement contingency plans for vehicle breakdowns, staffing shortages, weather events, and emergency situations.

Route Planning and Optimization

Design efficient collection routes using route optimization software.
Balance workloads among drivers.
Optimize vehicle utilization and minimize overtime.
Analyze route density, customer growth, and service frequency.
Evaluate stop times and collection productivity.
Coordinate seasonal route adjustments.
Develop startup routes for new customers.

Staff Leadership and Supervision

Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard drivers.
Conduct employee performance evaluations.
Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
Coach employees to improve productivity and customer service.
Administer disciplinary action when necessary.
Promote teamwork and a positive workplace culture.
Conduct regular safety meetings and operational briefings.
Recognize outstanding employee performance.

Fleet Management

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensure compliance with inspection requirements.
Review daily vehicle inspection reports.
Coordinate emergency repairs.
Work with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and schedule repairs.
Ensure proper sanitation of food waste collection vehicles.

Safety Management

Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and local regulations.
Investigate accidents and incidents.
Implement corrective actions.
Perform ride-alongs and field observations.
Ensure drivers complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Ensure proper use of PPE.
Promote a safety-first culture throughout operations.

Environmental Compliance

Coordinate with composting facilities.
Ensure proper handling of organic materials.
Monitor contamination rates.

Customer Service

Resolve customer complaints promptly.
Investigate missed collections.
Coordinate special pickups.
Collaborate with the sales team during customer onboarding.

Financial Management

Manage fuel expenditures.
Control overtime expenses.
Review vendor invoices.
Analyze operational costs.
Monitor profitability by route.
Assist with capital equipment planning.

Reporting and Administration

Maintain operational records.
Prepare productivity reports.
Analyze driver performance.
Monitor attendance.
Review payroll information.
Maintain training records.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, Environmental Management, or a related field preferred.
Five or more years of transportation, logistics, waste management, recycling, or fleet operations experience.
Three or more years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience managing employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
Knowledge of fleet management software.
Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license.
CDL preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in office and field environments.
Ability to walk collection sites and vehicle yards.
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb into commercial vehicles when necessary.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Exposure to odors associated with organic waste collection.
Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Working Conditions

Office environment combined with field operations.
Early morning start times.
Weekend and holiday coverage as required.
Emergency response during severe weather and operational disruptions.

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