District Manager in Training

WM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking aOperations Manager to lead day-to-day collection site operations and manage P&L performance, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will guide drivers, supervise staff, and drive cost controls.

The role requires a 2+ year supervisory/P&L background, a valid driver’s license, and a relevant degree. On-site work in California with competitive compensation and benefits offered by WM.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree (or high school diploma with 2 years of relevant work experience) and 2 years in a supervisory and/or P&L role.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required throughout employment.
• Preferred MBA or Bachelor's degree; 2 years in a leadership/management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage district day-to-day operations and support drivers for safety, service, and savings.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with company, OSHA, and other standards.
• Conduct root cause investigations for injuries/incidents and provide coaching.
• Oversee personnel: hiring, coaching, discipline, training, performance evaluations, promotions.
• Set short- and long-term goals with Senior District Manager/Director of Collection Operations.
• Participate in P&L reviews and optimize budgets, equipment utilization, and costs.
• Engage with city/county agencies to renew contracts and negotiate new ones.

Skills

Supervisory experience

P&L responsibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Drivers will report directly to this role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position
• Preferred Qualifications
• MBA or Bachelors Degree
• 2 years in a role with supervisory , lead or management role

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

PAY

The expected base for this office/on-site position is $95,000 - $115,000. 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

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.