Route Supervisor: Coach Drivers for Safe, Efficient Service

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Supervisor to lead a team of drivers in providing safe, reliable waste collection services in our Kentucky operations.

You will coach staff, ensure compliance with safety and DOT regulations, manage route assignments, and handle incidents as needed. This role requires CDL-B, strong problem-solving and communication, and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

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

Communication skills

Team leadership

Computer skills

Customer service

Map reading

Independent judgment

DOT/OSHA regulations

Manual transmission

Education

High School

General Education Diploma

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Supervisor to lead a team of drivers in providing safe, reliable waste collection services in our Kentucky operations.

You will coach staff, ensure compliance with safety and DOT regulations, manage route assignments, and handle incidents as needed. This role requires CDL-B, strong problem-solving and communication, and willingness to work nights and weekends.