Operations Manager Trainee

About the Role

Trainees will provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees, regularly review best practices, and partner with drivers and technicians to develop job‑related skills while completing the OMT curriculum. They will actively practice coaching conversations, seek feedback, and collaborate with various frontline managers across operations, fleet, sales, and district teams. Additionally, they will develop knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety programs, operational processes, dispatch and routing, and fleet maintenance systems. • Provide timely touchpoints with frontline employees and review best practices. • Partner with drivers and technicians to develop job‑related skills. • Complete the OMT training curriculum and all assigned training. • Conduct coaching conversations and seek feedback. • Collaborate with frontline managers across operations, fleet, sales, and districts. • Develop knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety programs, dispatch, routing, and fleet maintenance. • Work in mixed office and field environments using standard office equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸coaching
• ▸skill development
• ▸safety programs
• ▸dispatch routing
• ▸fleet maintenance
• ▸frontline collaboration

What You Bring

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program prepares individuals for frontline Operations Manager roles through extensive on‑the‑job field experience. Trainees learn to boost financial profitability, enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and lead teams. Candidates must be willing to relocate within the designated geographic area after training. Required qualifications include an accredited bachelor’s degree (or a high school diploma/GED with two years of relevant experience) along with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, legally eligible to work in the country, and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record throughout employment. The role operates in a mixed environment that combines office and plant/field settings, routinely requiring use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. Physical demands align with typical office and field work, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a People First culture and provides accommodations for candidates throughout the selection process. The role may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel, and WM emphasizes its dedication to caring for employees, customers, communities, and the environment. • Hold a bachelor's degree (or high school diploma with two years experience) and at least two years relevant work experience. • Be at least 18 years old, legally eligible to work, and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸two years
• ▸driver's license
• ▸relocation
• ▸field work
• ▸age 18+

Benefits

The position offers a targeted salary of $66,000 per year and requires candidates to be open to relocation. WM emphasizes that the value of a job goes beyond pay, providing opportunities for personal and family growth. The company highlights its stable, growth‑focused, and supportive culture, and invites applicants to join the WM team. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) match, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. • Receive competitive compensation including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Work Environment

Onsite