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District Manager I - Disposal

WM

Taylorville, ILJob$83–121K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$83–121K/yr
Location
Taylorville, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

WM is hiring a District Manager I - Disposal. The District Manager I oversees day‑to‑day post‑collection operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and customer service while managing equipment, personnel, budgets, and P&L responsibilities. The role collaborates with senior leadership, interacts with municipal agencies, and drives cost‑effective operational performance.

Key focus areas include Manage the district’s day‑to‑day operations and support equipment operators, mechanics, office staff, and managers, Execute safety precautions to ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and other regulations, and Conduct root‑cause investigations for injuries and incidents with coaching and retraining.

Important skills include OSHA Compliance, P&L Management, and Safety Performance Metrics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OSHA ComplianceP&L ManagementSafety Performance Metrics

Qualifications

Associate's DegreeHigh School Diploma or GED2 Years Supervisory and/or P&L ResponsibilityValid Driver’s License and Clean Driving RecordMust Be 50% Travel

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

This position requires 50% travel within your area.

I. Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day post-collection operations of multiple sites with mutliple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains safety performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Landfill Operations Managers and/or Supervisors will report directly to this role.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to heavy equipment operators, mechanics, office personnel and operations managers in ensuring safety, environmental compliance and customer service standards are maintained.

  • Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.

  • Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.

  • Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

  • Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Disposal Operations.

  • Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.

  • Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree

  • High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years relevant of work experience

  • 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications


  • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position

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.

Office: 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.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $82,650 - $121,158.. 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 25% AIP Bonus.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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