Waste Management

District Manager II

Waste Management$120K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree (accredited)
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with two years of relevant work experience
  • 4 years in a supervisory role with P&L responsibility
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • 7+ years of management experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the district, providing support to Route Managers
  • Execute safety measures to comply with Company, OSHA, and other standards
  • Conduct root cause investigations for incidents, providing coaching and retraining
  • Oversee hiring, coaching, and performance evaluation of department personnel
  • Develop short-term and long-term goals with management
  • Participate in regular P&L reviews to meet budget goals
  • Engage with local agencies to improve customer satisfaction and negotiate contracts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
Full Job Description
Job Description

I. Job Summary

WM is seeking a motivated and ambitious District Manager to develop the skills needed to lead the daily operations of a district in Woodland, CA. This role provides a unique opportunity to build expertise in district management through hands-on experience with safety protocols, financial performance, and employee leadership. As a District Manager, you'll be instrumental in overseeing drivers, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering strong relationships with municipal partners, and driving cost-effective operations.

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site and multiple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Route Managers and/or District Operations Managers will report directly to this role.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages the District's day-to-day operations and provides daily support to Route Managers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
  • Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
  • Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
  • Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
  • Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.
  • Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
  • Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.


III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree (accredited)
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years relevant of work experience
  • 4 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirements).
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position


B. Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of management experience, demonstrating strong leadership capability
  • Prior sales experience with a proven ability to drive results.
  • P&L ownership experience, including managing budgets and financial performance.


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.☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $120,00 - $130,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training.

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 Waste Management

Waste Management Careers

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48,500 employees
Market Cap
$64.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1894
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$15.2 billion
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