June 26, 2026
WM schedules second-quarter 2026 earnings call
WM set July 28 for its second-quarter results release and July 29 for the related investor conference call.
#Earnings #InvestorRelations
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Waste Management Careers
Environmental services spanning collection, recycling, disposal, renewable energy and healthcare solutions.
wm.comAbout the company
Legal name
Waste Management, Inc.Official brand
WM
Founded
1968
Headquarters
Houston, Texas, United States
Chief Executive Officer
James C. Fish, Jr.
Listed on
NYSE: WM
Employees
Approximately 60,500 at December 31, 2025
FY2025 revenue
US$25.204 billionFY2025 net income
US$2.708 billion
FY2025 total assets
US$45.835 billion
Waste Management, which operates under the WM brand, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers.
Its network also includes organics, renewable natural gas, landfill gas-to-electricity and secure information destruction operations across North America and Western Europe.
WM reported US$25.204 billion in 2025 revenue and approximately 60,500 full-time employees at year end.
Key People
James C. Fish, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
John Morris
President
Tara Hemmer
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
David L. Reed
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Interview process at Waste Management
(1,501 to 2,615 candidate responses on Indeed U.S., depending on the measure)Interview experience
Average, rated 6 out of 10
Interview difficulty
Medium, rated 4 out of 10
Interview process length
About two weeks
Overall experience
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EasyDifficult
Interview process length
About a day or two31%
About a week42%
About a month15%
More than one month12%
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Waste Management Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe and how you handled it.
A: Use a real event and explain the hazard, the immediate action you took, who you notified and how the risk was closed. Show that schedule pressure never displaced safe procedure.
Answer by AI
- Name the specific hazard.
- Explain the safe action.
- Close with the verified result.
Q: What driving experience do you have, and which trucks have you operated?
A: List your licence class, endorsements, years of commercial driving and the equipment you have handled. Add route conditions, inspection responsibilities and a safety measure you track.
Answer by AI
- State licences and endorsements.
- Name relevant equipment.
- Include a safety record.
Q: How do you approach safety, compliance and the physical demands of this job?
A: Describe your pre-trip routine, compliance checks and method for reporting defects. Address lifting, weather and long-route demands honestly, including how you prevent fatigue or injury.
Answer by AI
- Walk through your checks.
- Address physical readiness.
- Explain defect reporting.
Q: What makes you stand out from other driver candidates?
A: Choose two job-relevant strengths supported by evidence, such as a clean driving record, dependable attendance or strong customer feedback. Connect them to safer, reliable route service.
Answer by AI
- Choose two relevant strengths.
- Support each with evidence.
- Tie them to route outcomes.
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Waste Management Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Truck Driver
Indeed average
US$26.80 per hour average
685 salaries reported Salaries submitted
Roll Off Driver
Indeed average
US$26.17 per hour average
128 salaries reported Salaries submitted
Diesel Mechanic
Indeed average
US$29.20 per hour average
433 salaries reported Salaries submitted
Senior Diesel Mechanic
Indeed average
US$33.50 per hour average
86 salaries reported Salaries submitted
Area Manager
Indeed average
US$128,566 per year average
24 salaries reported Salaries submitted
Operations Manager
Indeed average
US$83,632 per year average
44 salaries reported Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Renewable Natural Gas Plant Technician
Okeechobee, FL • Full-time
CDL Truck Driver Roll Off
Cohasset, MN • Full-time
Senior Operations Specialist Maintenance
Tempe, AZ • Full-time
Senior Diesel Mechanic
Blaine, MN • Full-time
Technical Strategy Analyst III
Houston, TX • Full-time
Sales Executive
Jacksonville, FL • Full-time
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Benefits
Annual education assistance for eligible employees
Role training and career growth programmes
Tool and boot allowances for selected technician roles
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Company-matched 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Bonus or overtime eligibility for selected roles
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Latest News & Updates
May 13, 2026
WM appoints Tara Hemmer as Chief Operating Officer
The board appointed Tara Hemmer as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, while Rafa Carrasco plans to retire.
#Leadership #Operations
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WM announces quarterly cash dividend
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend for shareholders of record on the date specified in the release.
#Dividend #Shareholders
View postApril 28, 2026
WM reports first-quarter 2026 earnings
WM released results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook.
#Earnings #Results
View postMarch 26, 2026
WM schedules first-quarter 2026 earnings call
WM set April 28 for its first-quarter results release and April 29 for the related investor conference call.
#Earnings #InvestorRelations
View postWaste Management FAQ
Under the WM brand, it provides collection, recycling, disposal, renewable energy and healthcare-related environmental services.
