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Waste Management

Senior Operations Manager

1 month ago by Waste Management
  • $80850 to $118455 per year
  • Marissa, IL, US
  • Full-time
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Senior Operations Manager (Senior Route Manager) overseeing the onboarding, coaching, mentoring and performance management of drivers and helpers, with most time spent in the field. Waste Management is a major waste and environmental services provider. Standout perk: 20% AIP bonus plus a full benefits package.

Key skills
Driver and helper onboardingCoaching and mentoring frontline employeesPerformance management and disciplineRoot cause investigations (injuries/incidents)DOT regulatory documentation and complianceAuditing route operations paperwork (DVIRs, time/attendance, open tickets)Safety leadership in field operationsValid driver's license
Pays $80,850–$118,455 base per year plus 20% AIP bonus.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy being hands-on in the field, building strong relationships with frontline teams, and driving safe, compliant performance through coaching and structured follow-up.
Why apply
  • 20% AIP bonus eligible
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401K match and stock purchase


I. Job Summary

This role is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring and Performance Management of all drivers and helpers. Drivers and Helpers will report into this position only; no management jobs will report into the Senior Route Manager. Establish and maintain positive relationships with all frontline employees. Spends the majority of day in the field with frontline employees.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Onboarding • New Route Managers • Ensuring new frontline employees have tools, instruction, and feedback for successful daily duties • Meet with new frontline employees daily to ensure consistent communication and support of onboarding
  • Developing • Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees. • Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance • Focus on understanding and progress of frontline employee career goals
  • Coaching • Identify and address improvement opportunities and collaborate with frontline employees to ensure continued success • Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.
  • Mentoring • Lead by example to ensure safety practices are paramount with each employee • Teaching and developing an understanding of the WM Way
  • Performance Management • Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining. • Documents and maintains records required by regulatory agencies such as the Department of Transportation. • Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations on a daily basis (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and attendance, open tickets), following up where appropriate.
  • Visits customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues, seeking service alternatives where appropriate.


III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree,
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
  • Valid Driver's License


B. Preferred Qualifications

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.☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field 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 $80,850 - $118,455. 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 20% AIP Bonus.

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Reference: 23327_2347339·Original posting
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