Diesel Technician to Manager Program
Waste Management
Cleveland, OH
I. Job Summary
The Operational Management Trainee - Fleet position is part of a developmental training program designed to develop individuals into a Fleet Manager role. Tasks will be directed and supervised by Fleet Managers. In this position, Trainees will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be able to lead, implement, and monitor the maintenance processes that support operations, maximize fleet performance, and manager the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.
This role requires 10-14 weeks of weekly travel within MI, OH, and IN. The role will ultimately end up in Ohio.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops a working knowledge of WM’s Fleet and general business applications.
- Responsible for developing the skills to become a Fleet Supervisor and then a Fleet Manager.
- Completes assigned computer-based training.
- Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program.
- Works with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an aware and observant safety conscious culture.
- Participates in worksite meetings, huddles, and mentoring programs.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a Diesel Technician Certification program or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- 0 - 6 months of previous work experience required (in addition to education requirement)
- Valid Driver's License
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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About the Company
Waste Management
Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.
Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.
As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.