Canada Corporate Fleet Operations Management Trainee (100% Travel) - Jobs in Broadway

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.I. Job SummaryWaste Management (WM) Fleet Operational Management Trainee (FOMT) program is a yearlong (12 months) course designed to develop individuals into fleet manager roles. Fleet Managers manage the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards. Candidates that successfully complete this program must be willing to relocate within an assigned geographic area. During this program candidates will be required to travel as most of the curriculum will be on the job training (OJT) in the field with some classroom training. Successful candidates will develop incomparable knowledge of the Fleet Manager role.II. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.- Successfully complete the FOMT curriculum. Complete all required training items through participation in the WM Learning Management System.- Responsible for developing the skills to become a Fleet Manager.- Completes assigned computer-based training.- Attends and participates in all mandatory group training sessions.- Develops a working knowledge of WMs Fleet and general business applications.- Develop a working knowledge of heavy equipment functionality and maintenance care including actual operation and in-shop maintenance.- Learn how to effectively manage site personnel including non-exempt operators through experiential efforts and training.- Develops understanding of financial, accounting, and forecasting processes and systems including experience in reporting to senior management and showing proficiency in operations of the scalehouse.- Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the WM Safety Program; work with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an increasingly aware and observant safety conscious culture.- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.- Participates in worksite meetings, huddles, and area mentor programs.- Performs other duties as assigned that may include special projects and interim management assignments. Learning will be very action and experiential based.III. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job may have periodic leadership / management responsibilities throughout the program.IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.- A. Education and Experience- Education: Bachelor #39;s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.- Experience: Five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience operations management or heavy equipment (in addition to education requirement).B. Preferred Certificates, Licenses or Registrations- None required.C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required- Must be willing to relocate within an assigned geographic area at the conclusion of the training program.- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.- Must be willing to work various hours and weekends as necessary.- Must be willing to work outdoors and/or in a maintenance shop.- Must be skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution.- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.- Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills in order to plan days and meet all reporting requirements and training arrangements.- Proven problem-solving ability and successful conflict resolution.- History of leadership achievements.- Some mechanical experience.- Ability to multi-task.- Strong analytical skills.D. Key Competencies Required- Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.- Safety and Environmental Performance Awareness - Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety and environmental protection.- Planningamp; Organizing - Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.- Active Learning - Demonstrating zeal for new information, knowledge, and experiences, regularly seeking and capitalizing on learning opportunities; quickly assimilating and applying new information.- Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.- Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.- Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.- Building Strategic Working Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.- Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.- Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.- Customer Focus - Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet the needs of the customer and one #39;s own organization.- Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.V. Essential Functions, Environment and Physical RequirementsWhile some of the FOMT work is performed within an office atmosphere, field work and frequent field assignments are the core foundation of the FOMT and operations positions. These field assignments will include exposure to the elements, weather, and other non-office type conditions. When conducting field work and assignments one should possess the ability to ascend onto and descend from various pieces of heavy equipment and ride accordingly for many consecutive hours. The FOMT will be exposed to climatic weather as depicted by the geographical region for which you reside or are assigned. A FOMT will also periodically be required to work non-traditional work schedules i.e. 12 hour workdays, some weekends, some early start times etc.This program strongly prefers the candidate to have the ability to relocate throughout the U.S and Canada either for the FOMT program or when placed into a permanent operations role. The program may require some travel (both air and car).BenefitsAt 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 RRSP, 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 clickquot;Apply.Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran