District Fleet Manager - Yellow Iron

Socket.dev; Kettleman City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a District Fleet Manager to lead fleet operations at our Kettleman City and McKittrick sites. You will ensure safe, reliable vehicles, develop maintenance managers, and drive cost efficiency while upholding top safety standards.

Relocation assistance is available, and you will partner across functions to deliver data-driven improvements and profitability in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or high school diploma with 4 years relevant experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in fleet or operations.
• Valid driver's license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable vehicles meet operational requirements.
• Lead and develop maintenance managers with a strong cost focus.
• Review capital equipment requisitions per corporate guidelines.
• Oversee budget processes and safety compliance per WM standards.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience

Tools

Vehicle management systems

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.

• stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site.