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Waste Management , Inc.

Transportation Manager Trainee - Gilbertsville, PA

Waste Management , Inc., Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19525


JOB DESCRIPTION

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 The Route Manager Trainee (RMT) training program is intended to prepare individuals to become frontline Route Managers. The majority of the day is spent in the field, interacting with frontline employees. Through our handson 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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DEVELOPING

provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees

Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance

Partners with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills

Completes the assigned RMT training curriculum and all other assigned training

COACHING

Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations

Collaborates with all frontline managers to learn the day-to-day business operations (i.e., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Route Managers)

OTHER

Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch &routing; fleet maintenance processes.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job may have periodic leadership / management responsibilities throughout the program.

IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Experience: Two (2) years relevant work experience in addition to Education requirements

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid Driver's License and a clean driving recordMust 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

Willing to consider relocation within an assigned geographic area at the conclusion of the training program; if required

Must be willing to work flexible start times

Must be able to ride in vehicle for up to 12 hours or sit at a desk for up to 12 hours per day

EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Able to adjust messaging to audience experience, background, and expectations

Speaks in a clear, direct manner by using appropriate body language, eye contact, and facial expressions to maintain the audience's attention

Organizes communication in a logical manner and ensures audience understanding

EXCEPTIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Able to effectively prioritize tasks, determine resource requirements and allocate the appropriate amount of time to complete tasks

Able to leverage resources and work efficiently

Uses time effectively and avoids distractions from interfering with work completion

STRONG DECISION MAKING SKILLS

Able to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities by comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions

Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences

Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As ell 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.

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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.

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.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.