Route Operations Lead - Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Manager in Dayton, OH. This on-site leadership role supervises daily waste and recycling collection operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time service while coaching frontline supervisors, drivers, and staff.

The Route Manager reports to the Operations Manager and drives performance with a focus on safety, route optimization, and customer satisfaction in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in solid waste, transportation, or logistics.
• Supervisory experience required or preferred.
• CDL Class B or A preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collection routes to ensure safe, efficient, and timely service.
• Lead, coach, and develop front line supervisors, drivers, and staff.
• Ensure pre- and post-trip inspections and safety meetings are completed.
• Monitor route performance via reports, GPS data, and field observations.
• Collaborate with Dispatch and Maintenance to address route issues.
• Handle customer escalations with Customer Service and Operations.
• Ensure DOT, OSHA, FMCSA compliance and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Route operations

Safety & compliance

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School or better

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

GPS & dispatch systems

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Manager in Dayton, OH. This on-site leadership role supervises daily waste and recycling collection operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time service while coaching frontline supervisors, drivers, and staff.

The Route Manager reports to the Operations Manager and drives performance with a focus on safety, route optimization, and customer satisfaction in a regulated environment.