Heavy Equipment Area Manager

• I. Job Summary
• In partnership with Group and Market Area leadership, responsible for delivering industry leading maintenance performance and asset utilization.

Responsible for delivering excellence in cost, equipment availability, asset utilization, shop productivity management and performance improvements and fleet compliance. Works with Group and Area Leadership to implement WM Fleet strategy, WM standard processes and best-in-class supplier relationships. Candidates for this role must reside within the South Atlantic region

• NC, SC, or GA.
• II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other minor duties may be assigned. + Prioritize and communicate replacement and rebuild capital needs. + Ensure safe and reliable heavy equipment is available to meet disposal operation requirements. + Manage effective utilization of heavy equipment assets. + Implement cost reduction, customer and employee initiatives that drive value and support key company goals and strategic objectives. + Implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations. + Implement planning activities to optimize ROI through effective training and utilization of people and assets. + Implement maintenance action plans that utilize cost drivers of the business and performance metrics to effect change. + Implement key processes to effectively drive profitability + Implement shop performance improvements. + Monitor the effectiveness of relevant company programs by tracking and offering timely feedback to improve performance. + Execute corporate strategies and policies. + Manage maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the MA. + Conduct heavy equipment fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met. + Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained. + Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation. + Ensure heavy equipment management systems are effectively utilized. + Comply and ensure adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations. + Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion. + Assist in budget process as required. + Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs. + Prepare and conduct all interviews for management positions and follow hiring procedures according to Waste Management hiring policies. Ensure that all current maintenance mangers are also in compliance with the WM standards in their interviewing and hiring procedures for staff positions. + Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline managers according to WM's policies and procedures and ensure that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps. + Conduct and/or attend and contribute to periodic operator/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency. + Provide training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner. + Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment. + Maintain open door policy. + Update and submit required reports in a timely manner. + Approach all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner. + Other special projects and tasks as assigned. + Create AFEs for equipment purchases. + Work with Group HE manager on surplus equipment disposition. + Work with ADO & Group HE manager on equipment transfers + Hold bi-monthly conference calls with HE DFMs. + Maintain working knowledge of all BUs maintenance activities.

• III. Supervisory Responsibilities
• The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees.

This includes:

+ Direct supervision of 1 full-time employee

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

A. Education and/or Experience +

Education:

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

Experience:

3 years training experience (in addition to education requirement) B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements + None Required C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required + Competencies

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to effectively present and communicate content both verbally and written. + Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Remains aware of most effective and efficient ways to perform a task, function or process. Understands the technical language of the job. Uses knowledge of facilities, capabilities, and capacities to achieve tasks and solve problems. Maintenance experience required. Proficiency in WM maintenance processes, policy and methods required. + Communication & Language Skills
• Ability to express ideas clearly, verbally or in writing, that have appropriate organization and structure, correct use of grammar, and language terminology adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Has the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees or managers. Ability to effectively listen. + Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts as they pertain to maintenance processes, percentages, etc. + Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to perform analysis and interpret a variety of instructions or information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. + Computer Skills
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite including: Database software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• V. Work Environment
• Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

• Pay:

• The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $96,700
• $144,440. 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.
• Benefits
• At Waste Management, 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran