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How much do wm way coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for wm way coach in Silver Spring, MD is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.44 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Wm Way coach?

A Wm Way Coach is responsible for mentoring, training, and supporting employees in alignment with Walmart's Way of Working. They help associates develop skills, improve efficiency, and foster a customer-centric culture. Additionally, they collaborate with leadership to implement best practices and drive operational excellence. Their role is crucial in ensuring consistency and engagement across teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wm Way coach?

To thrive as a Wm Way Coach (typically referring to a Walmart Way Coach), you need strong leadership abilities, experience in retail operations, and a solid understanding of Walmart's business practices. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale software, and completion of Walmart's internal training programs or certifications are often required. Excellent communication, motivational skills, and problem-solving abilities help coaches guide associates and drive results. These skills are crucial for fostering a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering a positive customer experience in a retail environment.

What are the main challenges Wm Way coaches face on a daily basis?

Wm Way Coaches often encounter challenges such as balancing operational tasks with people management, adapting to changing store priorities, and motivating a diverse team to meet performance goals. The fast-paced retail environment requires strong organizational skills and quick decision-making to address customer needs and resolve issues efficiently. Additionally, coaches must stay updated on company policies and best practices to provide effective guidance. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to supporting store success and fostering career growth within Walmart.

Infographic showing various Wm Way Coach job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,354 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Operations Manager Commercial

Sterling, VA • On-site


Waste Management
Environmental Consulting Services • 10K+ employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 652 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 91 rated recycling and waste

Good employer

Recommended by parents

Respectful managers


$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description


Job Summary
This role is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all drivers and helpers. Establish and maintain positive relationships with all front-line employees. Spends the majority of the day in the field with frontline employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • 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
  • 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
  • Identify and address improvement opportunities and collaborate with frontline employees to ensure continued success
  • Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.
  • Lead by example to ensure safety practices are paramount with each employee and
  • Teaching and developing an understanding of the WM Way
  • 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 daily (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.


Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

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


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • Successful completion of the WM Operations Manager Trainee program


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 onsite position is $80,877 - $90,392. 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 WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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About WM

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Industry

Environmental consulting services and water, sewage, waste, steam, air heating and cooling systems

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US


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