Route Operations Lead

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Route Supervisor to oversee a crew of drivers, ensuring safe, efficient waste services and excellent customer support. Leadership, training, and performance management are core aspects of this role.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Class B CDL, DOT medical card, and prior management or waste-industry experience. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft applications
• Proven customer service skills
• Knowledge of the area with the ability to read maps
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and resolve problems
• Must have knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations
• Ability to drive a truck with manual transmission (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities and performance of route drivers
• Train, coach, and direct employees to improve their overall performance
• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded
• Run routes as necessary (absences, vacations, vehicle breakdowns)
• Monitor and track employee attendance and all other required documentation relating to performance management
• Perform and monitor driver observations and vehicle inspections
• Plan, distribute, monitor, and follow-up on daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements
• Conduct investigations for accidents, injuries, and property damage claims
• Fill in during the absence of other supervisors/office employees or drivers
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Computer skills (Windows, Microsoft)

Customer service

Map reading knowledge

Independent decision making

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Truck operation (manual transmission)

Education

High School background

General Education Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a Route Supervisor to oversee a crew of drivers, ensuring safe, efficient waste services and excellent customer support. Leadership, training, and performance management are core aspects of this role.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Class B CDL, DOT medical card, and prior management or waste-industry experience. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.