Route Supervisor — Lead Drivers, Safety & Service Excellence

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 route drivers, ensuring safe, efficient service and compliance with company standards. The role requires leadership, DOT/OSHA knowledge, and CDL capability, with responsibilities spanning training, performance monitoring, and route planning.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (GED preferred) and be willing to work flexible hours, including nights or weekends if needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft applications.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the area with the ability to read maps.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and resolve problems.
• Must have knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to drive a truck with manual transmission, a plus.

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 problem solving

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Truck driving (manual)

Education

High School diploma

GED preferred

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Route Supervisor to oversee a team of route drivers, ensuring safe, efficient service and compliance with company standards. The role requires leadership, DOT/OSHA knowledge, and CDL capability, with responsibilities spanning training, performance monitoring, and route planning.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (GED preferred) and be willing to work flexible hours, including nights or weekends if needed.