Corporate Fleet Maintenance Manager Trainee

WM•Moreno Valley, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Management’s Fleet Operational Management Trainee (FOMT) program is a 12-month course designed to develop candidates for Fleet Manager roles. Fleet Managers oversee primary and secondary equipment and fleet and maintenance activities in an assigned area, with a focus on profitability, cost control, management development, training, and safety. The trainee program combines field-based, on-the-job training with some classroom instruction and requires completion of the FOMT curriculum. Successful completion is intended to prepare trainees to become Fleet Managers. The training location will likely differ from the permanent placement and may require relocation. The training period requires 10–14 months of travel, with travel costs covered by WM. Candidates must be willing to relocate within an assigned geographic area; the program strongly prefers the ability to relocate throughout the U.S. and Canada for training or permanent operations placement. The targeted program start date is March 2027. The role includes work in both office and plant/field environments. Field assignments may involve exposure to weather and other non-office conditions, climbing onto and down from collection and support equipment, and riding on equipment for many consecutive hours. Schedules may include 12-hour workdays, some weekends, and early start times. Travel may be by air and car.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an accredited high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant work experience.
Willingness to relocate within an assigned geographic area.
Ability to travel for 10–14 months during the training period.
Ability to work in office and plant/field environments, including exposure to weather and other non-office conditions.
Ability to ascend onto and descend from collection and support equipment and ride on equipment for many consecutive hours.
Ability to work non-traditional schedules that may include 12-hour workdays, some weekends, and early start times.

Nice To Haves

Four years of supervisory or leadership experience in operations management or heavy equipment, in addition to the education requirement.
Ability to relocate throughout the U.S. and Canada for the program or a permanent operations role.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete the FOMT curriculum and required training through WM’s Learning Management System.
Complete assigned computer-based training and attend and participate in mandatory group training sessions.
Develop the skills needed to become a Fleet Manager.
Develop working knowledge of WM fleet and general business applications.
Learn the functionality and maintenance care of collection and support equipment, including operating equipment and performing in-shop maintenance.
Learn to manage site personnel, including non-exempt operators, through experiential training and other learning activities.
Develop understanding of financial, accounting, and forecasting processes and systems, including reporting to senior management and operating the scalehouse.
Build a strong understanding of and commitment to the WM Safety Program, working with corporate and local safety teams to support a safety-conscious culture.
Complete paperwork in fleet maintenance software related to vehicle repairs, parts usage, and repair-time accounting.
Participate in worksite meetings, huddles, and area mentor programs.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include special projects and interim management assignments.