Fleet Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

WM; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Job summary

WM in Elizabeth, PA is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee a 35–45 unit fleet and a team of 4–5 direct reports. You will supervise maintenance, compliance, and asset utilization to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations for internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement, with a focus on equipment availability, reduced downtime, and strong safety culture.

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 required upon hire

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.
• 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.

Skills

Fleet management

Budgeting

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

Job description

WM in Elizabeth, PA is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee a 35–45 unit fleet and a team of 4–5 direct reports. You will supervise maintenance, compliance, and asset utilization to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations for internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement, with a focus on equipment availability, reduced downtime, and strong safety culture.