Trainee, Corporate Fleet Operations Management

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Windsor, CT

16h•$84,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Management (WM) Fleet Operational Management Trainee (FOMT) program is a 12-month course designed to prepare individuals for Fleet Manager roles. Fleet Managers oversee primary and secondary equipment and manage fleet and maintenance activities in their assigned area, with a focus on profitability, cost control, management development, training, and safety. Successful program completion requires willingness to relocate within an assigned geographic area. The training location may differ from permanent placement, and WM offers relocation assistance. The program prefers candidates able to relocate throughout the U.S. and Canada for training or a permanent operations role. Training consists primarily of on-the-job field assignments, supplemented by classroom training. The role requires 10–14 months of travel during the training period, with travel costs covered by WM. The targeted start date is March 2027. While some work takes place in an office, fieldwork is central and involves exposure to weather and other non-office conditions. Field assignments require ascending onto and descending from collection and support equipment and riding for many consecutive hours. The trainee may periodically work non-traditional schedules, including 12-hour workdays, some weekends, and early start times. Travel may be by air or car. The trainee completes the FOMT curriculum and develops the knowledge and skills needed to become a Fleet Manager. Training covers WM systems and applications, equipment operation and maintenance, personnel management, financial and accounting processes, forecasting, reporting, scalehouse operations, and safety practices. The position works in a combination of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $84,000–$123,000. The offer may depend on relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree; alternatively, an accredited high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant work experience.
Willingness to relocate within an assigned geographic area upon successful program completion.
Ability to complete required field assignments, including ascending onto and descending from collection and support equipment and riding for many consecutive hours.
Ability to work periodically on non-traditional schedules, including 12-hour workdays, some weekends, and early start times.
Ability to travel during the training period; the role requires 10–14 months of travel.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

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