District Manager I

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 drivers 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 2 years of work experience with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility. Associate’s Degree or equivalent. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record throughout employment. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of management experience demonstrating strong leadership capability. Prior sales experience with a proven ability to drive results. P&L ownership experience. IV. Physical Requirements 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. PAY The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $120,000 - $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, and training. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr WM