Interstate Waste Services, Inc. · 2 months ago
Director of Maintenance – Landfill Operations
Amsterdam, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expInterstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. The Director of Maintenance – Landfill Operations provides strategic leadership for maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards while optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness of fleet assets.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute landfill-specific preventive and predictive maintenance programs for heavy equipment including but not limited to compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, top picks and other support vehicles
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reporting to track PM compliance, equipment availability, labor efficiency and cost performance
Collaborate with the VP of Landfill to align maintenance objectives with production goals and financial targets
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and RCRA regulations, and maintain environmental readiness for landfill operations
Lead, train and develop maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency
Oversee capital planning, rebuild vs. replace analysis, and lifecycle management for all landfill, rail and transfer assets
Implement data-driven decision-making using maintenance systems and telematics to optimize performance and minimize downtime
Monitor and control maintenance budgets, cost-per-hour metrics, and ensure expenditures align with organizational goals
Maintain vendor and OEM relationships to drive warranty recovery, parts availability, and cost savings
Ensure all work practices follow IWS’s World Class Maintenance program principles, with strong focus on safety and environmental integrity
Manage the maintenance budget, approving costs and
Collaborate with other department heads to align maintenance strategies with organizational objectives and improve operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required with 10+ years of maintenance management experience in landfill or heavy equipment operations
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and fleet management systems (e.g., TMT, JDLink, CAT SIS, VisionLink, etc)
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive cost optimization
Experience leading both union and non-union workforces
Proven record of improving uptime, safety performance, and regulatory compliance
Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly
Well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
CDL and equipment safety certifications preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to numerous voluntary benefits
Company
Interstate Waste Services, Inc.
Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s fastest growing and most innovative solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling firms.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$145M2023-10-24Private Equity
2022-05-24Private Equity· $20M
2022-05-16Private Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Brian Giambagno
Chief Financial Officer
Armand Marini IV
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-08
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