Operations Lead

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 37,195 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking an Operations Lead to assist the management team in overseeing daily collection routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will support supervisors, prepare routes, dispatch duties, and train personnel to maintain high service standards across all routes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in operations, with strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations. Bilingual abilities a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of operations experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and safety regulations (OSHA, Federal DOT).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills; effective communication required.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with paperwork and cover routes during supervisor absence.
• Oversee daily collection routes ensuring safe, efficient operation.
• Prepare daily routes, route changes, vehicle replacements, and dispatch duties.
• Train and evaluate personnel; ensure new hires learn policies and equipment use.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and safety across routes.
• Support route observations and handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

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 Description 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
• Class A / B Commercial Driver’s License.

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

• 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
• An exceptional work environment

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.