Operations Team Lead – Safety, Training & Efficiency

GFL Industries; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

4 medical plan options with HSA and 2%

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a team-focused supervisor in Clarksville, TN to lead and train branch personnel, ensure safe and efficient service, and uphold a professional corporate image. The role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling, safety enforcement, and compliance with CDL regulations.

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, disciplining, monitoring routes, and maintaining equipment and paperwork while promoting employee relations and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train and discipline all product line personnel.
• Address complaints and resolve 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 ensuring daily completion of routes and pickups; resolve complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Safety program

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

GFL Environmental is seeking a team-focused supervisor in Clarksville, TN to lead and train branch personnel, ensure safe and efficient service, and uphold a professional corporate image. The role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling, safety enforcement, and compliance with CDL regulations.

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, disciplining, monitoring routes, and maintaining equipment and paperwork while promoting employee relations and a safety-first culture.