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Operations Manager Trainee

Waste Management , Inc.

Operations Manager Trainee Program

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program is a structured 5-month leadership development program designed to prepare you for a front-line Operations Manager (OM) role. During training, you will gain hands-on field experience leading employees, improving operational efficiency, supporting safety programs, and driving customer satisfaction.

Upon successful completion, trainees transition into an Operations Manager position responsible for coaching, mentoring, and managing frontline employees, overseeing daily route operations, and ensuring safety, performance, and service excellence.

If you're looking for a clear path into leadership, not just a job, this program is designed for you.

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) training program is intended to prepare individuals to become front-line Operations Managers. The majority of the day is spent in the field, interacting with front-line employees. Through our hands-on training program, we will teach you how to increase financial profitability, maximize operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and lead teams of people. Candidates must be willing to relocate within a certain geographic area at the end of the training program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Developing
  • Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
  • Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
  • Partners with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills
  • Completes the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other assigned training
  • Coaching
  • Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
  • Collaborates with all frontline managers to learn the day-to-day business operations (i.e., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Operations Managers)
  • Other
  • Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and
  • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
  • Valid Driver's License Upon Hire and
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position Upon Hire

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

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