Transportation Manager

Veolia; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America, headquartered in Boston, seeks an experienced Transportation Manager for its Medical Waste Division in Middleton, MA. You will supervise drivers, coordinate routes, ensure DOT compliance, and drive safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, route planning, fleet utilization, and reporting, with required 5+ years in transportation and at least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in regulated waste or environmental services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing commercial drivers, dispatch operations, and route scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily driver and dispatch operations.
• Coordinate routes, schedules, staffing, and service coverage.
• Ensure DOT compliance, driver qualifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor fleet availability, maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Improve route efficiency, reduce overtime, and control transportation costs.
• Address service delays, missed pickups, and customer concerns.
• Conduct driver training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with plant operations to ensure timely waste collection and processing.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, manifests, and operational reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Veolia is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to oversee daily transportation operations for our Medical Waste Division in Middleton, MA. This position is responsible for managing drivers, dispatching, route planning, fleet utilization, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transportation services.
The Transportation Manager will focus on operational efficiency, employee accountability, customer satisfaction, and compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage daily driver and dispatch operations.
• Coordinate routes, schedules, staffing, and service coverage.
• Ensure DOT compliance, driver qualifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor fleet availability, maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Improve route efficiency, reduce overtime, and control transportation costs.
• Address service delays, missed pickups, and customer concerns.
• Conduct driver training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with plant operations to ensure timely waste collection and processing.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, manifests, and operational reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing commercial drivers, dispatch operations, and route scheduling.
• Experience in waste management, medical waste, environmental services, or a similar regulated industry preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver qualification files, and commercial vehicle safety.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, commercial vehicle operations, route optimization, and waste transportation is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $73025 to $109595 per year

Benefits:Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.