Route Supervisor: Lead Driver Team, Safety & Service

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Columbus, OH is seeking a Route Supervisor to manage daily activities of route drivers, coach staff, and enforce safety standards. A valid Class B CDL and DOT regulations knowledge are required.

You will plan, distribute, and monitor daily routes, conduct investigations, and fill in during absences. This role requires strong communication and independent decision-making, with occasional night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to read maps and navigate the area.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities and performance of route drivers.
• Train, coach, and direct employees to improve performance.
• Monitor quality and safety standards, meet compliance goals.
• Run routes as needed (absences, vacations, breakdowns).
• Monitor attendance and documentation related to performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Map reading

Decision making

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Manual transmission driving (CDL aplus

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Columbus, OH is seeking a Route Supervisor to manage daily activities of route drivers, coach staff, and enforce safety standards. A valid Class B CDL and DOT regulations knowledge are required.

You will plan, distribute, and monitor daily routes, conduct investigations, and fill in during absences. This role requires strong communication and independent decision-making, with occasional night/weekend shifts.