District Fleet Manager - Hawaii

About the role

WM is seeking a hands‑on District Fleet Manager to lead fleet maintenance support for hauling and landfill operations in Kailua‑Kona & Honolulu, HI. This newly created, on‑site role will partner closely with operations, guide a team of technicians and bin department employees, use data and WM systems to identify trends and improve processes, and ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to support daily operations. Heavy equipment or Yellow Iron experience is helpful, but strong people leadership, communication, coaching, and collaboration are key. Relocation assistance is offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’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.
• Creates a positive team‑oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• 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, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM’s policies and procedures and ensures maintenance managers are in compliance with counseling and disciplinary standards.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or, in lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirements).
  • Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  • Heavy equipment or Yellow Iron experience.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in a professional office/on‑site environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $95,000 – $124,000. The specific salary offered may be influenced by factors such as relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is also eligible for incentive pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Relocation assistance.
• Additional benefits may vary by site.