Diesel Technician to Manager Program

Waste Management

Location

Whitmore Lake, MI, 48189

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

21 April 2026

Operational Management Trainee - Fleet

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.

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 lead, implement, and monitor the maintenance processes that support operations, maximize fleet performance, and manage the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.

Travel/Location: 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:

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.