Transportation Manager, Field Operations & Safety

WM; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM is hiring a Transportation Manager to onboard and lead drivers and helpers, coaching for performance and safety. The role spends most time in the field, observing operations, conducting ride-alongs, and supporting frontline teams, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

The position requires coordinating onboarding, training, and safety initiatives, managing attendance and staffing, and addressing incidents per regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with two years of relevant work experience.
• Must be 18+ years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Preferred: completion of WM Operations Manager Trainee program.

Responsibilities

• Onboard, train, coach, and mentor frontline drivers and helpers.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to frontline staff.
• Maintain relationships with frontline employees and address relations matters.
• Observe operations in the field, conduct ride-alongs, reinforce safety standards.

Skills

Coaching

Onboarding

Safety training

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma (accredited)

Job description

WM is hiring a Transportation Manager to onboard and lead drivers and helpers, coaching for performance and safety. The role spends most time in the field, observing operations, conducting ride-alongs, and supporting frontline teams, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

The position requires coordinating onboarding, training, and safety initiatives, managing attendance and staffing, and addressing incidents per regulatory requirements.