Route Supervisor

Burrtec Waste; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance (100%/

Paid holidays

Vacation/PSL

Job summary

Burrtec Waste in Barstow is seeking a Route Supervisor to coordinate and direct drivers and field staff, ensuring on-time routes, safety and compliance with OSHA/DOT regulations. You will monitor workloads, assign duties, and coach team members to improve performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of supervisor experience, a valid California driver's license, and is able to manage route logistics in a demanding waste collection environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Supervisor, required.
• Knowledge of the waste industry, preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License and have a clean driving record, required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the activities of drivers, floaters, and lead men.
• Monitor daily routes and ensure tasks are completed.
• Assess manpower and assign work.
• Improve route efficiency and conduct field audits.
• Handle safety compliance and incident reports.
• Train new drivers on company programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Job description

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1900 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.

We have the following position at our Barstow Hauling division:

Route Supervisor

Coordinates and directs the activities of drivers, floaters, and lead men. Responsible for the efficient operation of designated routes and for the safety and performance of operations personnel. Will monitor workflow to ensure assigned tasks are completed.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $98,000/year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

• Facilitate efforts of subordinates and provides direction by assigning duties and ensuring that drivers commence their routes in a timely manner and complete their VCR’s on a regular basis.
• Assess daily manpower and distributes work accordingly.
• Ensure efficient route management by monitoring daily routes, weight slips and route sheets.
• Make recommendations to improve route efficiency.
• Maintain daily route knowledge and conducts field audits.
• Investigate and resolves customer complaints when necessary.
• Process employee requests including vacation, PTO’s etc. and assists with the scheduling of time off.
• Responsible for accurate bin/barrel deliveries and exchanges.
• Coach and develop employees by continuously communicating with team members and providing guidance for improvement and recognition of efforts.
• Handle and resolve employee relations issues and incorporates consistent and timely disciplinary standards.
• Follow and administer company safety programs by conducting monthly safety meetings, facility inspections and ensuring compliance to all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Investigate and complete reports for work related injuries and or vehicle accidents/incidents and submits paperwork to appropriate insurance carriers in a timely manner.
• Train new drivers/helpers on company Driver Training program, DOT drug and alcohol program and proper use of assigned equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills and ability to maintain and promote a team work environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required, and ability to effectively interface with general public.
• Ability to distinguish trends and recognize problems and implement plan of action.
• Valid California Driver's License and have a clean driving record, required
• Previous experience managing drivers is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Supervisor, required
• Knowledge of the waste industry, preferred

PHYSICAL

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires that the individual walk, sit, stand, touch, stoop, lift and climb or move heavy objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, snow, fog).

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including a 401 (k), 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance, and holidays/vacation/PSL.