Route Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401K

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Career growth

Training programs

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Summary Operations Lead to help supervise daily collection routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role supports the management team by overseeing paperwork, route planning, and dispatcher duties, while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of operations experience, with strong communication, leadership, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 1 year of operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA, Federal DOT, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with people.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with any necessary paperwork and is responsible for the collection routes during supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all collection routes.
• Engage employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Enforce Athens Services safety rules and regulations.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor or manager.
• Assists with preparation of daily routes, route changes, vehicle replacements, dispatch duties and other work assigned.
• Assists with training and evaluation of personnel.
• Ensures new employees are trained on general policies, and proper use of assigned equipment.
• Ensure efficient and excellent customer service is provided to all customers.
• Train and re-train new and current employees.
• Assist supervisors with route observations.
• Handles special projects and other related management duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Athens Services is seeking a Summary Operations Lead to help supervise daily collection routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role supports the management team by overseeing paperwork, route planning, and dispatcher duties, while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of operations experience, with strong communication, leadership, and regulatory knowledge.