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Waste Management

Operations Manager

Ball Ground, GA · On-site

Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

Waste Management

Operations Manager

Saint Louis, MO

Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

Leidos

Waste Management Technician

Sandusky, OH · On-site

$40K - $72K/yr

The Waste Management Technician will support the Waste Management and Environmental teams and spill ... OSHA 29 CFR Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour training * FEMA ...

Waste Management

Operations Manager

Webster, NY · On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

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What is it like to work at Waste Management?

Waste Management is a company that prioritizes a culture of safety, sustainability, and community involvement, emphasizing the importance of protecting the environment and public health. The company operates a large fleet of vehicles and employs a diverse team of drivers, mechanics, customer service representatives, and environmental specialists who work together to collect and process waste, with a focus on reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling. For those interested in a career in the environmental services industry, Waste Management offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a chance to make a positive impact on local communities.

Do workers at Waste Management get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Waste Management pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Waste Management, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Waste Management affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Waste Management?

Most people get paid time off work.
98% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 75% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Waste Management worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 195 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Waste Management workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Waste Management workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
41% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Waste Management?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Waste Management managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Waste Management spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Waste Management?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Waste Management job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
44% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Waste Management good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Waste Management feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Waste Management get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Waste Management?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Waste Management enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Waste Management recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Waste Management?

Most people got enough training when they started.
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Waste Management?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Waste Management’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Waste Management is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Operations Manager jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Waste Management?
What are the most popular categories at Waste Management?
Infographic showing various Operations Manager job openings at Waste Management in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Waste Management

Ball Ground, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Waste Management rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 608 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 71 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Job Description
I. 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.
II. 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.

III. 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
  • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
  • Valid Driver's License

B. Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful completion of the WM Operations Manager Trainee program

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.
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.
About Us
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 post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty 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 TSA-approved alternative.

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