District Manager, Fleet

WM; Ferris (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced fleet maintenance leader to manage the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment across the assigned area. The role focuses on profitability through effective management of fleet and maintenance activities, cost control, development, and high safety standards.

The ideal candidate has seven or more years of people leadership experience and a proven background as a diesel technician, with a track record of building strong, safe teams and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or high school diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience
• 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
• 7+ years of people leadership experience
• Experience as a diesel technician

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• 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 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.

Skills

Diesel technician experience

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or high school diploma with 4 years relevant experience

Job description

The ideal candidate has extensive diesel technician experience and a proven track record of leading and developing teams, with at least seven years of people leadership experience.

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.

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

• 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
• Preferred Qualifications
• 7+ years of people leadership experience
• Experience as a diesel technician

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.

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.