Transportation Manager Trainee

Waste Management - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Route Manager Trainee (RMT) training program at Waste Management is designed to prepare individuals for the role of frontline Route Managers. This program emphasizes hands-on training, where trainees will spend the majority of their time in the field, engaging directly with frontline employees. The training will cover essential skills such as increasing financial profitability, maximizing operational efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and leading teams effectively. Candidates must be open to relocating within a specified geographic area upon completion of the training program. As part of the program, trainees will develop their skills through consistent touchpoints with frontline employees, regular reviews of best practices, and partnerships with Drivers and Technicians to enhance job-related skills. The program also includes a comprehensive training curriculum that must be completed alongside other assigned training tasks. Trainees will actively practice coaching conversations and collaborate with various frontline managers to gain insights into day-to-day business operations, including those of Operations Improvement Managers, Fleet Managers, Sales Managers, District Managers, and Route Managers. Additionally, trainees will gain knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety programs, operational business processes, performance management, and fleet maintenance processes. While this position may involve periodic leadership responsibilities, it primarily focuses on developing the necessary skills to succeed as a Route Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
• Regularly review best practices to enhance daily performance.
• Partner with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills.
• Complete the assigned RMT training curriculum and all other assigned training.
• Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.
• Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn day-to-day business operations.
• Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems.
• Understand operational business processes, systems & tools, and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or a High School Diploma/GED with four years of relevant work experience.
• Two years of relevant work experience in addition to education requirements.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record, maintained throughout employment.
• Willingness to consider relocation within an assigned geographic area after training.
• Ability to work flexible start times.
• Ability to ride in a vehicle for up to 12 hours or sit at a desk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days