District Manager in Training

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Lodi, CA

14d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree,
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).
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

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.