Operations Supervisor

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Clearview City (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career plan

Recognition programs

Professional development learning

Exceptional work environment

Job summary

Athens Services seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage waste collection routes, coach drivers on productivity and safety, and ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations. You will monitor daily operations, allocate resources, and coordinate with Maintenance to optimize route utilization.

Responsibilities include supervising time/attendance, reducing overtime, and leading weekly safety meetings while supporting maintenance budget and service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1–2 years of management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable in Federal DOT regulations.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standard regulations.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, distribute, monitor, and follow up daily route assignments to service customers per standards.
• Ensure drivers are available daily, covering call-ins with spare resources.
• Coordinate daily operational needs with Maintenance and communicate changes to drivers.
• Coordinate efforts with Operations Manager to optimize resource utilization and routes.
• Monitor driver and helper time/attendance, manage overtime within regulatory limits.
• Assist Operations Manager with maintenance budget performance and safety compliance.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings to reinforce safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

DOT regulations

OSHA regulations

Physical ability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AS-400

Job description

Summary The Operations Supervisor manages waste collection routes and driver / helper performance on a daily basis. This position ensures that driver and helper resources are adequate to meet daily operational demands. The Operations Supervisor observes and rides along on routes, coaching drivers on improving productivity and safety while adhering to OSHA and any other related DOT federal regulations. The Operations Supervisor troubleshoots and resolves safety, services, and operational issues in collaboration with sales, customer services, and maintenance functions.

Job Description

Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per Company standards and agreements. Ensures that drivers are available and assigned on a daily basis, covering last minute call-ins or absences with spare drivers or other resources. Monitors daily operations and communicates any changes to routes, procedures, or requirements to drivers. Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team. Coordinates efforts with Operations Manager to ensure proper utilization of resources, adjustments to routes, and other operational issues. Monitors driver and helper time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies (e.g. 60 hour rule). Assists the Operations Manager in ensuring Maintenance budget performance. Monitors daily over weight loads and provides guidance to employees to reduce those loads. Monitor daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on work force vehicles. Performs verbal, written, and suspension disciplinary actions when required. Performs weekly safety meetings to teach employees the importance of working safe.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 1 – 2 years of management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable in Federal DOT regulations.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standard regulations.
• Exceptional leadership abilities.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Proficient in AS-400 systems.
• Class A / B License.
• Waste industry experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

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

$68,240.00 - $92,335.00

Schedule

Monday through Friday/ Saturday and Sunday work is rotational.

Shift Hours

4AM to 5PM (Once a week will close and that day is from 7AM till the last driver arrives)

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

EEO

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.

Company Culture

Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.