Heavy Equipment Area Manager

Heavy Equipment Area Manager at Waste Management delivering superior maintenance performance and asset utilization. Leading effective equipment management and supporting operational excellence with a focus on safety.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,700 - $144,440 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Delivering industry leading maintenance performance and asset utilization
Ensure safe and reliable heavy equipment is available
Manage effective utilization of heavy equipment assets
Implement cost reduction initiatives
Conduct heavy equipment fleet evaluations
Manage maintenance managers
Ensure adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience: 3 years training experience
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Maintenance experience required
Proficiency in WM maintenance processes, policy and methods required
Ability to effectively present and communicate content both verbally and written
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Database software, Inventory software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Company match on 401K
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Personal Days

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Hard Skills & Tools

maintenance experienceheavy equipment managementcost reduction initiativesfleet evaluationsWM maintenance processespolicy and methods

Soft Skills

effective communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma/GED