Operations Supervisor — Lead Routes, Safety & Team Growth

GFL Environmental Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (15 days)

Medical plan + HSA with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is a leading waste management company seeking a supervisory professional to recruit, train, and manage drivers and crew across product lines. You will resolve issues, ensure driver paperwork and scheduling, and drive safety compliance as part of daily operations.

The role emphasizes route efficiency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to CDL regulations, with responsibilities spanning staffing, paperwork, and inventory control. Join a team focused on safe, reliable service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in waste or transportation industry and/or experience driving trucks preferred.
• At least one year supervisory experience OR one year as a Lead Driver required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train and discipline all product line personnel.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems as they arise.
• Ensure proper completion of paperwork for drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections daily.
• Ensure proper scheduling of drivers and toter/helpers.
• Monitor customer satisfaction by completing routes daily and managing pickups and special stops.
• Direct collection and disposal services to efficiently utilize personnel and equipment.
• Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of operation.
• Ensure compliance with CDL driver regulations.
• Input product line productivity into the operating system daily.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and safety equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Truck driving experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

GFL Environmental is a leading waste management company seeking a supervisory professional to recruit, train, and manage drivers and crew across product lines. You will resolve issues, ensure driver paperwork and scheduling, and drive safety compliance as part of daily operations.

The role emphasizes route efficiency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to CDL regulations, with responsibilities spanning staffing, paperwork, and inventory control. Join a team focused on safe, reliable service.