Route Supervisor: Lead Drivers, Safety & Service

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Supervisor to oversee a team of drivers and ensure safe, reliable waste collection services. This on-site role requires strong leadership, route optimization, and adherence to DOT/OSHA regulations.

You will train staff, monitor performance, and coordinate daily assignments while maintaining high safety and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• GED acceptable as an alternative.
• Valid Class B CDL and DOT Medical Card are required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities and performance of route drivers.
• Train, coach, and direct employees to improve performance.
• Monitor and enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Map reading

Decision making

Problem solving

DOT/OSHA knowledge

CDL (Class B)

Truck driving

Education

High School or equivalent

GED acceptable

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Supervisor to oversee a team of drivers and ensure safe, reliable waste collection services. This on-site role requires strong leadership, route optimization, and adherence to DOT/OSHA regulations.

You will train staff, monitor performance, and coordinate daily assignments while maintaining high safety and service standards in a fast-paced environment.