Wind River Environmental is a leading environmental services company, specializing in the collection, hauling, processing, treatment, and disposal of non-hazardous liquid waste. We proudly serve a diverse customer base — from residential to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients — and are committed to protecting the environment while delivering reliable, professional service.

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Durham, NC branch. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in branch-based industrial services and a proven ability to manage both the financial performance and operational excellence of a service location.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations while building a positive, engaged, and high-performing team. Experience working in a DOT-regulated industry is a big plus.

Why Join Us?

• Lead your own branch operation with full P&L responsibility.
• Join a growing, essential services company with a reputation for operational excellence.
• Drive a safety-first culture while developing and mentoring your team.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a supportive, hands-on environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits package.

What You'll Do

Operational & Safety Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of branch operations including field services, fleet maintenance, and facility management.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to DOT, DEP, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational efficiencies to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Build, mentor, and manage a skilled team while promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management

• Manage branch P&L, budgets, and operational plans to meet revenue and profit targets.
• Track operational costs, monitor labor hours, and manage capital expenditures to maintain profitability.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Customer Service & Growth

• Ensure exceptional service delivery to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Partner with the sales team to support new business opportunities and service expansions.
• Analyze operational challenges, identify solutions, and implement process improvements to support growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of operations management experience in an industrial services, environmental, or related branch-based business; including P&L management with a successful track record of driving profitability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance, particularly in a DOT-regulated environment.
• Proficiency in O365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.).
• Familiarity with PowerBI and or Salesforce a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re a driven operations leader with a passion for safety, people development, and business performance — we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Wind River Environmental and help shape the future of essential environmental services.

Apply today!

 
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.  

Wind River Environmental LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.