Head of Transportation (Waste and Environmental Services)

Covanta; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is hiring a Head of Transportation to lead the enterprise fleet strategy and governance across regions, balancing operations with a long-term carbon-negative vision.

The role drives reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance while partnering with procurement and regional teams to optimize costs and emissions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation/logistics or fleet management
• Leadership experience in waste management or related/logistics-heavy industry
• Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise fleet strategy across regions
• Drive DOT/FMCSA compliance and safety governance
• Oversee capital planning and fleet replacement strategy
• Partner with procurement on fleet assets and 3PL sourcing
• Implement telematics, GPS tracking, and route optimization
• Collaborate with operations, sustainability, and customer service to meet environmental targets

Skills

Transportation Leadership

Fleet Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/supply chain/business

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics

Route optimization tools

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

About the Company and Role

Our company is a sustainability-driven waste management organization committed to reducing landfill dependency, advancing the circular economy, and delivering best-in-class collection and hauling services.

To support our fast-growing fleet of trucks, mobile equipment, and rolling stock, we are creating a new role for the Head of Transportation.

Reporting to the EVP, Operations, this leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and execution, governance, and continuous improvement of our transportation assets, network, logistics, and operations.

The Head of Transportation will lead Reworld's enterprise fleet strategy, driving productivity, standardization, and governance across all regions - spanning both strategy establishment and strategy execution.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about sustainability and operational excellence, comfortable balancing the practical demands of running a large fleet with a long-term vision for cleaner, smarter transportation. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as this role interfaces with executive leadership, municipal partners, regulators, and frontline employees.

Key Responsibilities

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

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.

Qualifications

Candidates should bring a minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within waste management, recycling, or a related logistics‑heavy industry.

A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; an MBA is a plus.

Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, fleet maintenance best practices, and emerging clean transportation technologies is essential. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of improving fleet efficiency, reducing emissions, and managing large, multi‑site teams. Experience with fleet management software, telematics, and route optimization tools is highly valued, as is strong financial acumen for budgeting and P&L management.

Work Location

While the desired location is our HQ in Florham Park, NJ, remote or hybrid work from other locations is possible. Locations close to our regional hubs are highly preferred.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

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.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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