District Manager, Fleet

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Ferris, TX

2h

About The Position

The District Manager, Fleet manages primary and secondary equipment across an assigned area, focusing on market base profitability through effective fleet and maintenance management, cost control, management development, training, and safety. The role ensures vehicle availability and reliability, appropriate asset utilization, effective maintenance operations, compliance with corporate programs and safety standards, and development and performance management of maintenance managers and staff. The position primarily operates in a professional office environment.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree, or an accredited high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five years of previous experience in addition to the education requirements.
• Valid driver’s license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Seven or more years of people leadership experience.
• Experience as a diesel technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements and conduct fleet evaluations to verify maintenance standards.
• Manage maintenance managers to promote performance and cost focus across the assigned area.
• Review capital equipment requisitions in accordance with corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Manage effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensure vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Comply with and ensure adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations.
• Meet financial review dates and corporate-directed program requirements in a timely manner.
• Assist with the budget process as required.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensure maintenance shops are clean and maintained through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee departmental personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, training, and evaluating staff and maintenance managers; provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline managers according to WM policies and procedures, and ensure maintenance managers follow required counseling and disciplinary standards.
• Provide training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager