District Fleet Manager - Yellow Iron

WM; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a District Fleet Manager to lead the full lifecycle of fleet operations at Kettleman and McKittrick Landfills. You will drive safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, coaching managers and cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

The role supports Kettleman City and McKittrick operations and offers relocation assistance. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) required or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of previous experience in a related role.
• Valid Driver's License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable vehicle availability to meet operational requirements.
• Manage maintenance managers to drive performance and cost focus.
• Review capital equipment requisitions per corporate guidelines.
• Oversee vehicle management systems and maintenance shops.
• Coach and develop staff; ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Support budget processes and drive positive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Coaching and development

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with 4 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

The District Fleet Manager is a dynamic leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of fleet operations and maintenance at our Kettleman and McKittrick Landfills, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and safety performance. This role leads and develops high-performing teams, ensures reliable and efficient equipment availability, and delivers data-driven insights to support continuous improvement and profitability. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader who excels in coaching, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining best-in-class safety and compliance standards.

This position supports our Kettleman City and McKittrick operations and is also accessible from nearby communities including Avenal, Lost Hills, Taft, Coalinga, Buttonwillow, Bakersfield, Hanford, and Lemoore.

This position offers the opportunity to make a broad operational impact, with relocation assistance available.

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

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 $90,000 - $110,000 . 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. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

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