Operational Management Trainee - Fleet
WM Healthcare Solutions
Fleet Maintenance Operational Management Trainee
Job Description
WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability or protected veteran status.
I. Job Summary
The Operational Management Trainee - Fleet position is part of a developmental training program designed to develop individuals into a Fleet Manager role. Tasks will be directed and supervised by Fleet Managers. In this position, Trainees will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be able to lead, implement, and monitor the maintenance processes that support operations, maximize fleet performance, and manager the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.
The Operational Management Trainee will travel within the Great Lakes Area (approximately 80% travel). At the end of the 10-14 months program, the role may require relocation to permanent assignment of role.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops a working knowledge of WM’s Fleet and general business applications.
- Responsible for developing the skills to become a Fleet Supervisor and then a Fleet Manager.
- Completes assigned computer-based training.
- Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program.
- Works with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an aware and observant safety conscious culture.
- Participates in worksite meetings, huddles, and mentoring programs.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a Diesel Technician Certification program or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- 2 years of relevant work experience
- 6 months Less than of previous work experience required (in addition to education requirement).
- Valid Driver's License
IV. Physical Requirements
- This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. 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.
About Us
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.
Job Info
- Job Identification 2337445
- Job Category Operations Management - Area
- Posting Date 09/05/2025, 08:23 AM
- Apply Before 09/12/2025, 08:23 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 41100 PLYMOUTH RD STE 170, PLYMOUTH, MI, 48170, US (On-site)