CDL Route Foreman — Driver Lead & Safety Champion

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Route Foreman to assist management in overseeing a group of drivers to deliver safe and reliable services in Cincinnati, OH. You will monitor routes, driver performance, and customer issues while ensuring DOT compliance and timely pickups.

The ideal candidate has CDL experience (1–2 years), map-reading skills, and a strong safety mindset. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ CDL driving experience; lead role experience preferred.
• Knowledge of area and ability to read maps.
• Must have knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with the daily activities of route drivers including driver observations, lot inspections, Vehicle Safety Inspections, auditing and maintenance of routes
• Ensure routes are completed by assigned driver or utility driver; run routes as needed
• Manage missed stops by working cooperatively with dispatch, drivers and/or office staff to resolve issues
• Assist with assigning and tracking daily work orders to drivers
• Ensure drivers complete paperwork in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy
• Assist with the resolution of customer service issues
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to determine when a DOT log is required and provide assistance to drivers in accurately completing the log, if necessary
• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded
• Ensure completion of daily routes and ensure that all productivity goals are met or exceeded
• Assist with delivery of containers
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and completes logs
• Maintain and updates drivers’ log sheets
• Assist with minor accident investigation and manage accident reporting, including upload photos and relevant documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Operate required equipment

Professional conduct

Computer proficiency

Leadership qualities

Education

High School diploma or better

General Education Diploma or better

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Route Foreman to assist management in overseeing a group of drivers to deliver safe and reliable services in Cincinnati, OH. You will monitor routes, driver performance, and customer issues while ensuring DOT compliance and timely pickups.

The ideal candidate has CDL experience (1–2 years), map-reading skills, and a strong safety mindset. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed.