Operations Manager
Company websitewasteconnections.com (Waste Connections, opens in new tab)
Base salary $105K to $115K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Collins, CO
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- LocationFort Collins, CO
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (36 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Operations Manager
RAM Waste - Waste Connections of Colorado
📍 Location: Fort Collins, CO
Pay Range: $105,000 - $115,000 + Bonus opportunity
Responsibilities:
- Helps develop and execute safety goals.
- Monitors progress of daily operations for drivers and make staffing and routing changes as necessary.
- Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures
- Receives and reviews customer complaints regarding collections programs.
- Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans with the District Manager
- Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets labor and material costs are met
- Oversee a variety of complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting.
Requirements:
- Previous operations experience in the Trash Industry
- 5 or more years of managing in a people driven environment
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA guidelines
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
- Must be detail oriented, highly accountable and able to prioritize tasks
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive Pay & Bonuses
✅ Career Growth – We invest in YOU by providing CDL training & advancement opportunities
✅ Excellent Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 5% 401(k) match for retirement savings
- Paid time off and holidays
✅ A Strong Company Culture – We value integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment
🚛 We Keep Our Promises!
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity—when we say we’ll do something, we follow through!
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Waste Connections!
📩 Apply Now: careers.wasteconnections.com
🚛 Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status
Source: Waste Connections on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($105,000) is above 7% of the 2,512 Business Operations roles nationwide listed on this site; 23 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $135,000; the middle half runs from $119,100 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingOperations Manager$105K to $115K
Operation Manager$100K to $130K
Heavy Equipment Mechanic$123K to $146K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager (this listing) | $105K - $115K |
| Operation Manager | $100K - $130K |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $123K - $146K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-10
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: 5327-RAM Main
Pay Range: $105,000 - $115,000 + Bonus opportunity
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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