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Head of Transportation (Waste and Environmental Services) at Reworld Projects | LAYIQ

You will also drive an enterprise fleet reliability program and deploy a transportation management system enabling route optimization and dispatch operations across multiple service territories to maximize efficiency, minimize fuel consumption, and reduce overall emissions.
As a Corporate COE, you will partner closely with regional transportation teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations, and will partner with EHS teams to maintain rigorous safety standards and reduce incident rates.
Key duties include: Fleet Reliability Program — Develop and execute an enterprise Fleet Reliability Program and deploy a Transportation Management System focused on:
Maximizing fleet uptime
Reducing lifecycle costs
Improving asset utilization
Leveraging predictive maintenance analytics
Standardizing maintenance practices across the organization
Driving continuous improvement through performance metrics and data-driven decision-making
DOT Compliance & Safety Ownership
Own DOT and FMCSA compliance across the enterprise fleet, including driver qualification, hours-of-service, vehicle inspection, and recordkeeping requirements.
Own transportation safety performance, partnering with EHS teams to set standards, reduce incident rates, and drive accountability across regions.
Partnership with Procurement on Fleet Acquisition and 3PL Strategy
Partner with Procurement on sourcing and contracting for fleet assets, including third-party maintenance services.
Collaborate on strategic supplier partnerships and 3PL sourcing initiatives that reduce total cost of ownership while improving service quality and reliability.
Capital Planning & Fleet Replacement Strategy
Lead long-term fleet replacement strategy and capital planning.
Balance operational requirements, capital investment, maintenance costs, and residual value to optimize total cost of ownership.
Budgeting and forecasting for the transportation division, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality or sustainability goals.
Evaluating and implementing fleet telematics, GPS tracking, and route optimization software; negotiating contracts with vendors, fuel suppliers, and equipment manufacturers
Representing the company in regulatory matters, municipal contract negotiations, and industry sustainability initiatives.
Regional Partnership and Cross-Fleet Productivity Ownership
Partner closely with regional transportation leaders, equipping and enabling them to execute against the enterprise strategy, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance programs, and the transition toward low-emission and alternative-fuel vehicles (CNG, electric, or hybrid).
Enterprise productivity budget ownership.
In-house vs. external hauler optimization.
Asset and driver utilization/productivity improvement.
Enterprise transportation network strategy and productivity (e.g., backhauling opportunities).
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sustainability, and customer service teams to align transportation strategy with broader company environmental targets, such as reducing fleet carbon footprint and improving fuel economy.

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Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range.

The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $160,684.00 - $239,151.00 USD

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.

Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page . Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

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