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Operations Manager Trainee
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WM
Pay Range: $63,000 - $65,000
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
Job Summary 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
Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
Partner with Drivers and Technicians to develop job‑related skills
Complete the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other assigned training
Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn day‑to‑day business operations (e.g., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Manager, Operations Manager)
Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
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
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record throughout the duration of employment
Preferred Qualifications None specified.
Physical Requirements This job operates in a mix between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Other benefits may include a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), and more. Benefits may vary by site.
Seniority level Internship
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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Operations Manager Trainee
role at
WM
Pay Range: $63,000 - $65,000
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
Job Summary 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
Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
Partner with Drivers and Technicians to develop job‑related skills
Complete the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other assigned training
Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn day‑to‑day business operations (e.g., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Manager, Operations Manager)
Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
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
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record throughout the duration of employment
Preferred Qualifications None specified.
Physical Requirements This job operates in a mix between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Other benefits may include a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), and more. Benefits may vary by site.
Seniority level Internship
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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