Operations Lead

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401K

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Career growth

Training programs

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Summary Operations Lead to help supervise daily collection routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role supports the management team by overseeing paperwork, route planning, and dispatcher duties, while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of operations experience, with strong communication, leadership, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 1 year of operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA, Federal DOT, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with people.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with any necessary paperwork and is responsible for the collection routes during supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all collection routes.
• Engage employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Enforce Athens Services safety rules and regulations.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor or manager.
• Assists with preparation of daily routes, route changes, vehicle replacements, dispatch duties and other work assigned.
• Assists with training and evaluation of personnel.
• Ensures new employees are trained on general policies, and proper use of assigned equipment.
• Ensure efficient and excellent customer service is provided to all customers.
• Train and re-train new and current employees.
• Assist supervisors with route observations.
• Handles special projects and other related management duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary Operations Lead assists the operations and its management team to oversee the daily operations of the collection routes to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency are followed.

Job Duties

• Assist supervisors with any necessary paperwork and is responsible for the collection routes during supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all collection routes.
• Engage employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Enforce Athens Services safety rules and regulations.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor or manager.
• Assists with preparation of daily routes, route changes, vehicle replacements, dispatch duties and other work assigned.
• Assists with training and evaluation of personnel.
• Ensures new employees are trained on general policies, and proper use of assigned equipment.
• Ensure efficient and excellent customer service is provided to all customers.
• Train and re-train new and current employees.
• Assist supervisors with route observations.
• Handles special projects and other related management duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 1 year of operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA, Federal DOT, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with people.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree Bilingual (Spanish & English).
• Waste Industry Experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical: Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, organization, concentration, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously. Eye/hand coordination, driving, feet (pedals) continuously. Climbing (Stairs/Ladders), standing, walking, fingering (typing), handling (holding), & calculating frequently. Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching, sitting, wrist motion occasionally.

Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously. Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces occasionally. Works inside & outside.

Salary and Hours

Salary : $27.65- $31.85 per hour Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00am - 3:00pm

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

EEO Statement

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.