Vectrus

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Landfill Operator oversees daily operations at the Ascension Islands landfill, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. This position involves coordinating waste disposal,

activities, managing a team of operators, and maintaining equipment to support efficient landfill.

operations. The Landfill Operator will also monitor and report on landfill conditions, implement waste,

management best practices.

Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few.

This position is contingent based on contract award.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities: 

• Oversee daily landfill operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Supervise as needed a team of landfill operators, providing direction, training, and support.
• Monitor and maintain landfill equipment, coordinating repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Implement waste disposal best practices and monitor landfill conditions regularly.
• Prepare and submit operational reports to management, including any incidents or
• safety concerns.
• Ensure all team members follow safety protocols and use protective equipment as required.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized tasks when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Material & Equipment Directly Used: 

• Heavy machinery such as loaders, compactors, and other landfill equipment, along with safety
• gear.
• Personal computer, laptops, scanners, printers, telephones, 10 key calculators, data devices, and other office related equipment.

Working Environment: 

• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one
• hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and
• humidity.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.

Physical Activities: 

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and others to perform job duties. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Basic mechanical knowledge for operating and maintaining landfill equipment.
• Ability to identify and implement safety and environmental best practices.

Education / Certifications: 

• One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Waste Management or Environmental Safety are advantageous.

Experience / Skills: 

• Experience in waste management, environmental science, or landfill operations is preferred, with a
• minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of landfill operations, waste management practices, and environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills, with the ability to train and support staff.
• Proficient in English for effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Computer proficiency, especially with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for record keeping.

Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities: 

• As needed.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.