What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Manager Trainee position at WM?
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
Travel/Location: This role will require about 80% travel within the Great Lakes Area (MI, IN, OH) for 10-14 months. Upon finishing the program, the role will be located in the lower pennisula of Michigan and may require relocation.
I. Job Summary
The Operational Management Trainee - Fleet position is part of a developmental training program designed to develop individuals into a Fleet Manager role. Tasks will be directed and supervised by Fleet Managers. In this position, Trainees will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be able to lead, implement, and monitor the maintenance processes that support operations, maximize fleet performance, and manager the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Travel/Location: This role will require about 80% travel within the Great Lakes Area (MI, IN, OH) for 10-14 months. Upon finishing the program, the role will be located in the lower pennisula of Michigan and may require relocation.
I. Job Summary
The Operational Management Trainee - Fleet position is part of a developmental training program designed to develop individuals into a Fleet Manager role. Tasks will be directed and supervised by Fleet Managers. In this position, Trainees will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be able to lead, implement, and monitor the maintenance processes that support operations, maximize fleet performance, and manager the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develops a working knowledge of WM’s Fleet and general business applications.
- Responsible for developing the skills to become a Fleet Supervisor and then a Fleet Manager.
- Completes assigned computer-based training.
- Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program.
- Works with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an aware and observant safety conscious culture.
- Participates in worksite meetings, huddles, and mentoring programs.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a Diesel Technician Certification program or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- 0 - 6 months of previous work experience required (in addition to education requirement)
- Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
- Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.