District Manager in Training

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 Northern California or Nevada. 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. The ideal candidate holds a degree and has at least two years of leadership experience in operations, finance, or people management. Flexibility to travel and a commitment to our sustainability mission are essential. Relocation to a district within Northern California or Nevada, in either a rural or urban area, will be required as skills for the role are developed. Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Drivers will report directly to this role. This role can sit in Sacramento, CA, Lodi, CA, Stockton, CA or Reno, NV for the 1 year duration of our training program. After the program you will be required to relocate to any of our sites in Northern CA or Nevada. 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. Qualifications Required Qualifications Associate’s Degree (accredited) or G.E.D. with 2 years of relevant work experience. 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. 2 years in a supervisory, lead or management role. Physical Requirements Repetitive motions Eye/hand/foot coordination Sitting Talking Hearing Salary The expected base for this office/on‑site position is $95,000 - $115,000. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr