Operations Management Trainee

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Work with branch members and the management team to develop technical and leadership skills .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and operational management skills, with a focus on optimizing efficiency through data analysis and team supervision. Proficient in DOT and OSHA compliance regulations, safety standards, and labor-cost management.

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Leadership DevelopmentOperational KPI ManagementRoute ManagementCustomer ServiceCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisLabor-Cost ManagementRouting SoftwareSafety ProtocolsFleet Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicInterpersonal CommunicationTeam SupervisionProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

DOT ComplianceOSHA ComplianceWaste-Hauling BusinessOperational ActivitiesWeather Delay Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with branch members and the management team to develop technical and leadership skills
Support branch goals and objectives through operational activities
Complete a 9-to-12-month rotational leadership program
Ride along with drivers and shadow mechanics and dispatchers
Learn route management, safety protocols, and fleet operations
Analyze route data to optimize efficiency and reduce missed pickups
Manage labor costs and handle customer escalations
Supervise small teams and run daily safety briefings
Own specific operational KPIs under General Manager mentorship
Handle weather delays, truck breakdowns, and staffing shortages
Graduate into a frontline leadership role such as Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager, with accountability for a team, budget, and book of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred; any major is acceptable
Equivalent life or military experience demonstrating a strong work ethic and leadership may substitute for the preferred degree
Must be willing and able to relocate within the Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Must have valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
Must provide valid documentation confirming work eligibility before starting
Willingness to learn the waste-hauling business from the ground up
Strong work ethic
Critical-thinking ability
Ability to connect with people across dispatch, driving, and maintenance teams
Ability to learn DOT and OSHA compliance regulations, safety standards, routing software, customer service, labor-cost management, and operational KPIs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities or other needs
No visa sponsorship is provided