Senior District Fleet Manager, Heavy Equipment

Senior District Fleet Manager, Heavy Equipment

We invite you to apply for the Senior District Fleet Manager, Heavy Equipment role at WM
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The Senior District Fleet Manager role requires a dynamic leader with proven people management skills, capable of guiding, mentoring, and coaching a diverse team including 13 direct reports and a fleet of 33 pieces of equipment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, fosters employee development, and maintains high standards for safety and training. Success in this position depends on effective fleet and maintenance oversight, strategic decision‑making, and the ability to drive operational excellence while supporting team growth.

Experience with heavy equipment (yellow iron) is beneficial, and candidates should be comfortable with cross‑functional collaboration, adapting to industry challenges, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Relocation assistance is offered for out‑of‑area candidates.

• Continuously focus on achieving market‑base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, employee development, and high training and safety standards.
• Review capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Ensure safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Manage effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Conduct fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensure vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Comply with and ensure adherence to Waste Management's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meet all financial review dates and corporate‑directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the budget process as required.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee personnel needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Conduct and/or attend and contribute to periodic driver/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provide training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.

• Direct supervision of 13 full‑time employees.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or, in lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license required.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Required:

None required.

Key environmental demands and work environment: normal office setting or in the field. The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $110,000 – $123,000; incentive pay may be available. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability. Employees also receive a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”