District Fleet Manager

WM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a senior fleet operations leader in San Jose to manage the full fleet and maintenance program. You will drive cost control, safety, and high training standards while coaching maintenance managers and ensuring efficient vehicle utilization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus several years in fleet or maintenance leadership. A valid driver's license is required. On-site work and a focus on safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience with 4 years of relevant work.
• 5 years of previous experience beyond education requirements.
• Valid driver's license at hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
• Ensure safe, reliable vehicles meet operational requirements.
• Oversee budget processes and participate in financial reviews.
• Ensure maintenance shops are staffed, trained, and compliant with WM standards.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented environment and develop staff.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Training

Safety standards

Fleet management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I. Job Summary

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.

• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.

• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.

• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.

• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.

• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.

• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.

• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.

• Assists in budget process as required.

• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.

• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.

• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

• Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM’s policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.

• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of Degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience

• 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)

• Driver's License Valid Driver's License Upon Hire

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

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.

PAY :The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $100,000 - $120,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran