What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at Waste Management?
As an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site or multiple sites or a single Line of Business or
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
Essential Function
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
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education : Associate's Degree, High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant work experience. Experience : 2 years in a role with supervisory and / or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other 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
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Experience in a position involving at least 2 of the following : operations, customer service, community relations, health and safety, financial and human resource function, experience as a supervisor or manager; experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications, experience preparing and managing budgets, and experience resolving labor relations issues required.
IV. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is : office setting.
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.
