Transportation Manager - Hodgkins

Reworld Waste; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste is looking for a Transportation Manager in Hodgkins, IL, responsible for managing bulk and non-bulk transportation operations. The role requires leadership to optimize driver performance and ensure compliance with safety standards while collaborating closely with various departments. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits starting first day

401k with up to 7% match

Paid Time Off for vacations and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years or more of demonstrated hands-on supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of CSA scores and DOT / HAZMAT requirements essential.
• Understanding of routing systems and efficient routing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a team of drivers for Bulk, Roll-off, and Non-bulk Transportation.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and Reworld Waste safety standards.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and conduct inspections.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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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.

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About The Role

Reworld Waste is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Manager for our Hodgkins, IL location. The Transportation Manager is responsible for all localized activities of Bulk, Roll-off and Non-bulk Transportation and is expected to provide strong leadership to drivers to maximize operations. Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, responsibilities include scheduling, receiving, dispatching, meeting DOT and fleet requirements and leading our Team of drivers. This position also works very closely with Wastewater Operations, Customer Support Team, Sales, Regional Reworld Operations, Human Resources and directly with our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and promote an elite workplace where quality, performance, appearance, and effectiveness are paramount to the operations.
• Accountable for the efficiency and professionalism of all drivers while maintaining Reworld Waste safety standards and complying with DOT regulations.
• Set clear expectations, lead, coordinate, and train drivers on initiatives from Corporate and Divisional leaders.
• Work with maintenance department to ensure all equipment meets the DOT and CSA requirements.
• Monitor equipment to ensure all preventative maintenance and inspections are completed timely.
• Ensure all preventative maintenance obligations are consistently met and equipment meets the DOT and CSA requirements.
• Performs weekly equipment inspections.
• Performs semi-monthly driver ride along.
• Ensures all permit books for each tractor or truck are up to date.
• Monitors ELD and provides constructive feedback to drivers as necessary.
• Analyze facility budget requests, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement while identify areas in which cost reductions and program improvements can be made.
• Successfully manage employee performance while mentoring and guiding the overall growth of the transportation fleet.
• Manage new driver candidate road tests.
• Work with third-party transportation groups as needed.
• Keep the fleet in compliance and provide safe working conditions for our Team.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3 years or more of demonstrated hands-on supervisory experience is required.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.
• Understanding of CSA scores and DOT / HAZMAT requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste.
• Knowledge of routing systems and efficient routing and scheduling.
• Knowledge tanker, roll-off, and van trailer use and maintenance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement and tanker endorsement experience, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
  
  

Total Rewards

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

The annual salary for this position is between $85,000-95,000. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

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.

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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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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