Route Manager-Armored Transportation

Thillens Inc; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO & HSAA

AFLAC supplemental benefits

Paid vacation

Employee referral bonuses

Annual firearm training

$1,000 sign-on bonus (paid after one)

Strong team-oriented culture

Promotion from within strongly encoura

Job summary

Thillens Inc. is hiring a Route Manager in Wisconsin (Appleton) to lead armored transport routes and a route crew in a secure, regulated setting. The role is hands-on and involves directing daily route execution with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

You will oversee armored operations, ensure security procedures are followed, and maintain accurate cash handling and documentation while fostering team performance and training needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks and DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a route team.
• Ensure daily routes are completed safely and accurately.
• Perform armored route operations and ATM service oversight.
• Enforce security procedures and company policies.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and data entry.

Skills

Route leadership

Security mindset

Data entry

Compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Route Manager-Armored Transportation

Location

WI, Appleton

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Thillens is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Thillens does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Description

We are one of the largest independently owned armored transportation and cash‑logistics companies in the Midwest, operating multiple branches across Illinois and Wisconsin.

As a Route Manager, you hold a hands‑on leadership role supporting daily armored route operations in a secure, regulated environment.

You are responsible for leading a route crew and ensuring routes are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This is not a desk‑only position — Route Managers are actively involved in route execution and team leadership.

Route Manager Pay & Benefits

Training Pay: $19.00 per hour (first 90 days)

Route Manager Pay: $22.00 per hour + performance-based bonus

Guaranteed minimum hourly pay with additional earning potential based on:

• Route performance and productivity
• Number of completed stops
• Quarterly bonuses (discretionary): $750 – $3,000
• Top performers can earn $25+ per hour, with additional upside tied to performance

Route Manager Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead and manage a route team
• Ensure daily routes are completed safely and accurately
• Perform and oversee armored route operations and ATM service
• Enforce security procedures and company policies
• Ensure accurate cash handling, data entry, and documentation
• Identify and address performance or training gaps within the route crew
• Reliable, accountable, and comfortable leading a small team
• Detail-oriented and security-focused
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, regulated environment
• Willing to be hands‑on and lead by example

Route Manager Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass background checks and DOT requirements
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Highschool/GED completed

Licensing Requirements

• Illinois: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid FOID card
• Wisconsin: Ability to obtain 108 Security Permit (DSPS)

Security or firearm experience

Security or firearm experience is helpful, but not required — training is provided.

Benefits

• Medical PPO & HSA plans
• AFLAC supplemental benefits
• Paid vacation
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual firearm training
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus (paid after one year of service)
• Strong team-oriented culture
• Promotion from within strongly encouraged

Why Join Us

• Stable, growing company
• Structured training with clear expectations
• Leadership role with no relocation required
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Clear pathway to future advancement