Fleet Maintenance Operations Management Trainee - Pompano , FL

Fleet Maintenance Operations Management Trainee - Pompano Beach, FL

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WM (formerly Waste Management) Fleet Maintenance Operational Management Trainee (FOMT) program is a 12‑month long course designed to develop individuals into fleet maintenance manager roles. Fleet Maintenance Managers manage the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment and continually focus 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 to lead a WM Fleet Shop. During this program candidates will be required to travel as most of the curriculum will be on‑job training (OJT) in the field with some classroom training. Successful candidates will develop incomparable knowledge of the Fleet Manager role.

Start date for this position will be January 2026. Travel is required during the training program.

• Successfully complete the FOMT curriculum and all required training items through participation in the WM Learning Management System.
• Responsible for developing the skills to become a Fleet Manager.
• Complete assigned computer–based training.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory group training sessions.
• Develop a working knowledge of WM’s 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 through experiential efforts and training.
• Develop understanding of financial, accounting, and forecasting processes and systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of 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.
• Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Participate in worksite meetings, huddles, and area mentor programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that may include special projects and interim management assignments. Learning will be very action‑ and experiential‑based.

This job may have periodic leadership/management responsibilities throughout the program.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and three (3) years of relevant fleet maintenance work experience.
  • Four (4) years of supervisory/leadership experience in fleet maintenance operations (in addition to education requirements) required.
• Preferred certificates, licenses or registrations
  • Valid Driver’s License.
• 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 have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • Proven problem‑solving ability and successful conflict resolution.
  • Diesel or CNG mechanical experience or Technical Drive.
  • Strong analytical skills.

While 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…