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Area Manager I, Fleet (Post Collections)


Company : WM


Location : Kitchener, Toronto


Created : 2026-02-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview The Area Manager I, Fleet (PostCollections) is responsible for overseeing all maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management activities for yellowiron and heavyequipment assets across postcollection operations, including transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), landfills, and organics facilities. This role ensures equipment availability, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance while driving cost discipline, technician development, and sitespecific safety performance. The position partners closely with Operations, Corporate Fleet, and Maintenance teams to maximize asset utilization and support the areas productivity and profitability goals. 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. Operational Leadership & Asset Management Continually drives postcollection profitability through effective oversight of all heavyequipment maintenance activities, including cost management, technician performance, equipment uptime, and adherence to WMs high safety and training standards. Oversees safe, compliant, and reliable operation of yellowiron assetsincluding dozers, loaders, and related postcollection equipmentto support daily site throughput, material movement, environmental compliance, and production goals. Manages the efficient utilization and deployment of heavy equipment, ensuring alignment with operational demands, lifecycle targets, capital planning requirements, and corporate asset strategies. Conducts regular equipment condition assessments and site evaluations to verify maintenance quality, identify performance gaps, and ensure compliance with technical specifications and regulatory standards. Maintenance Program Execution Ensures maintenance shops supporting postcollection operations are adequately staffed with technicians skilled in hydraulics, electrical systems, undercarriage, compaction equipment, and diagnostics required for heavyequipment environments. Ensures equipment management systems, telematics, PM scheduling tools, and maintenance tracking programs are properly utilized to reduce downtime, drive predictive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance. Oversees PM program execution, repair quality, workorder management, and shop cleanliness standards through routine inspections, 5S practices, and adherence to preventive maintenance procedures. Safety, Compliance & Mission to Zero Champions WMs Mission to Zero by enforcing safe equipment operating procedures, conducting safety audits, identifying and mitigating hazards, and ensuring compliance with environmental and sitespecific regulatory requirements. People Leadership Leads, mentors, and develops PostCollections Fleet Managers, providing clear direction, performance expectations, and ongoing feedback to ensure consistent execution of maintenance programs, safety standards, regulatory compliance, and equipment lifecycle strategies across all postcollection sites. Ensures Fleet Managers supporting transfer stations, landfills, MRFs, and organics facilities are aligned on priorities, including equipment readiness, PM compliance, downtime reduction, technician development, and safety initiatives. Fosters a collaborative leadership culture among PostCollections Fleet Managers, encouraging crosssite problem solving, sharing of best practices, coordinated resource planning, and consistency in maintenance practices and decisionmaking. Provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities to technicians and Fleet Managers. Builds strong working relationships with Operations leaders to ensure maintenance and equipment management strategies support site productivity, safety, and longterm asset performance. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities Meets all financial review dates, reporting deadlines, and corporatedriven program requirements in a timely manner. Supports the annual budgeting process, including forecasting maintenance costs, evaluating capital needs, and identifying costreduction opportunities. Ensures accurate completion and submission of required reports, including equipment performance metrics, downtime summaries, safety documentation, regulatory compliance reports, and shop productivity measures. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Bachelor''s Degree, or equivalent experience Five (5) years of relevant work experience in postcollection operations, heavyequipment maintenance Five (5) years of management experience overseeing maintenance personnel, equipment operations, or shop environments Valid drivers license required. B. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of yellowiron equipment, shop operations, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavyequipment diagnostics Ability to utilize equipment management systems, maintenance planning software, and telematics platforms Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, safetysensitive environment 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: Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Sitting, Talking, Hearing Remote: This remote role requires significant travel, with up to 80% travel to sites throughout the Canada market area. The expected base pay range for this remote position in Ontario is $135,000 - $145,000. 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 candidates relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is for an existing vacancy. 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 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 click Apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr