Route Supervisor Lake Charles

Waste Pro; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,500

Job summary

Waste Pro is seeking a Commercial Route Supervisor to oversee daily service delivery for commercial customers, ensuring safe, timely and cost-efficient execution. You will lead drivers, enforce Waste Pro safety standards, and coordinate routes with dispatch to meet service commitments.

The role requires supervisory experience, CDL eligibility, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety and customer service. Local travel and field work are essential to support operations.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years in transportation/management/logistics or related field.
• Knowledge of Smith System or Decision Driving principles and techniques.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, ANSI and related regulations.
• Valid Class A or B CDL within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and solve problems.
• Flexible schedules including weekends.
• Positive attitude toward staff and customers.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and daily operations; greet drivers and ensure pre/post-trip inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and compliance with policies.
• Lead safety briefings and daily safe work practices; conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Route planning for new service starts; schedule deliveries and optimize routes to minimize labor costs.
• Address customer issues, dispatch communications, and coordinate with sales on service changes.
• Perform route observations; ensure safety procedures, equipment readiness and route cleanliness.

Skills

Smith System / Decision Driving

Computer skills / MS Office

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/DOT/ANSI)

CDL (Class A or B)

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Independent work / problem solving

Flexible schedules

Positive attitude

First aid knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Trac-Ez system

Job description

Waste Pro offers a quarterly bonus of up to $3,500 per quarter for all Residential, Roll Off and Commercial Route Supervisors. This bonus program is designed to recognize and reward Supervisors with a commitment to safety and the important role of keeping our Waste Pro's and Communities safe.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Commercial Route Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily service delivery to commercial Waste Pro customers ensuring safe, timely, and cost effective delivery of contracted services in accordance with Waste Pro practices ,procedures ,and applicable regulations. This position understands Waste Pro Core Values and applies principles of Positive Leadership in the supervision of drivers

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Directly responsible for the supervision of drivers and performance of daily operations. Greet drivers upon their arrival to the yard; ensure that pre and post trip inspections are conducted. Communicate to the driver's key service points, safety, and equipment issues while ensuring they are part of the Waste Pro team and understand the core values.
2. Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies.
3. Share Decision Driving techniques and ensure that employees adhere to and are knowledgeable of Waste Pro safety guidelines. Reinforce daily safe work practices and assist with the delivery of weekly safety meetings.
4. Route all new service starts including obtaining work order, scheduling delivery of container and service days. Review productivity reports daily (yardage, tonnage and hauls), reroute non-performing routes to maximize service calls while ensuring that labor costs are minimized. Schedule removal of cans on a timely basis when service is cancelled.
5. Follow the routes to ensure that Waste Pro provides a Distinguishably Different level of service to customers. Respond to dispatch calls or messages submitted via the Trac-Ez system. Talk with the driver(s) to clarify any unique service requirements and to make driver aware of the situation for the next day service. Address all customer issues, complaints and inquiries by speaking with the customer and/or driver. Address overloaded cans, renew contracts or refer service changes to the sales representative if applicable. Interact with city, state and municipalities to ensure customers are serviced in a timely manner.
6. Perform route observations to ensure safety procedures are followed. Ensure corrals are in good condition, cans are sanitized, debris is picked up around can, bins are placed and labeled properly, and gates are closed. Complete route observation reports and discuss observations with driver including safety issues, customer calls, route cleanliness and truck appearance. Identify training needs and review with driver.
7. Monitor driver's daily pre-trip inspection, address findings, and ensure driver conducts proper inspections. Review all truck repair issues and address with shop manager to ensure mechanical issues are fixed.
8. Monitor driver time and attendance, completed route sheets, disposal tickets and compliance with DOT hours of service and Waste Pro regulations.
9. Complete accident and injury reports. Respond to vehicle accident investigations, workers compensation and property damage claims.
10. Train and provide orientation for new employees.
11. Conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions and attend meetings that apply positive leadership principles.
12. Ensure front loaders are cleaned on a daily basis.
13. Drive and assist on routes to cover shortages. Assist drivers who are behind normal schedule as needed.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal setting for this job is: Outside supervising in the field.

CDL Required

No CDL Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the transportation, management, logistics or waste industry; or Associate's Degree or minimum of 2 years experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations in which coaching, routing assessments and supervising employees are requirements of the role.
• Knowledge and prior application of Smith System and/or Decision Driving principles and techniques.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, ANSI and other related federal, state & local regulations.
• Valid class A or B commercial driver's license (or ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire) with a personal and business driving record that meets Waste Pro standards and insurance requirements.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Must be able to work independently make decisions and resolve problems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and be available to address operational issues by phone at all times.
• Ability to maintain and portray a positive attitude towards staff and customers.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques preferred.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

• Required to drive a vehicle and work outside: most of the work day;
• Required to be outside, driving and working with drivers/helpers while exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the work day.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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