Waste Management
Senior District Fleet Manager, Heavy Equipment
Waste Management, Simi Valley, California, United States, 93097
Simi Valley, CA, United States (On-site)
Job Description Job Summary The Senior District Fleet Manager role requires a dynamic leader with proven people management skills, capable of guiding, mentoring, and coaching a diverse team including 13 direct reports and a fleet of 33 pieces of equipment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, fosters employee development, and maintains high standards for safety and training. Success in this position depends on effective fleet and maintenance oversight, strategic decision‑making, and the ability to drive operational excellence while supporting team growth. Experience with heavy equipment (yellow iron) is beneficial, and candidates should be comfortable with cross‑functional collaboration, adapting to industry challenges, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Relocation assistance offered for out of area candidates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, employee development, and high training and safety standards.
Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
Complies with and ensures adherence to Waste Management's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
Assists in budget process as required.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic driver/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:
Direct supervision of 13 full‑time employees
Qualifications A. Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Valid driver's license required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
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 or in the field.
The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $110,000 - $123,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.
Benefits At Waste Management, 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".
About Us ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
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.
About the Team WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture.
The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.
Job Info
Job Identification 2340551
Job Category Operations Management - District
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 11:35 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2801 MADERA ROAD, SIMI VALLEY, CA, 93065, US (On-site)
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Job Description Job Summary The Senior District Fleet Manager role requires a dynamic leader with proven people management skills, capable of guiding, mentoring, and coaching a diverse team including 13 direct reports and a fleet of 33 pieces of equipment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, fosters employee development, and maintains high standards for safety and training. Success in this position depends on effective fleet and maintenance oversight, strategic decision‑making, and the ability to drive operational excellence while supporting team growth. Experience with heavy equipment (yellow iron) is beneficial, and candidates should be comfortable with cross‑functional collaboration, adapting to industry challenges, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Relocation assistance offered for out of area candidates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, employee development, and high training and safety standards.
Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
Complies with and ensures adherence to Waste Management's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
Assists in budget process as required.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic driver/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:
Direct supervision of 13 full‑time employees
Qualifications A. Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Valid driver's license required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.
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 or in the field.
The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $110,000 - $123,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.
Benefits At Waste Management, 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".
About Us ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
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.
About the Team WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture.
The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.
Job Info
Job Identification 2340551
Job Category Operations Management - District
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 11:35 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2801 MADERA ROAD, SIMI VALLEY, CA, 93065, US (On-site)
#J-18808-Ljbffr