Transportation Supervisor

Sims Municipal Recycling; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circular Services is hiring a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily fleet operations at a single Austin facility. You will lead drivers, manage schedules, ensure safety and DOT compliance, and coordinate with Maintenance and Operations to keep routes moving efficiently.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to resolve transportation challenges while driving continuous improvement in service quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, or fleet operations experience.
• 1+ years supervising drivers or frontline staff.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Experience coordinating driver schedules and daily transportation activities.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transportation operations at the facility, ensuring routes are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Directly supervise drivers, including scheduling, timekeeping, PTO coordination, and performance coaching.
• Coordinate driver assignments, route schedules, and staffing to meet service expectations.
• Ensure DVIRs, route documents, and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor DOT compliance and maintain current licenses and certifications.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure vehicle readiness and proper maintenance.
• Assist with driver onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Lead driver meetings and communicate safety updates and operational changes.
• Use telematics to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support safety training initiatives and promote safe driving practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

DOT regulations

Scheduling

Safety mindset

Coaching

Fleet operations

Job description

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Wages - Office Salaries Full Time Management Austin, TX, US

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily transportation operations at a single Circular Services facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely completion of all assigned routes and transportation activities. This position provides direct supervision to drivers, coordinates daily schedules, monitors fleet readiness, and ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards.

The Transportation Supervisor works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Customer Service, and Safety teams to resolve transportation challenges, improve route efficiency, and maintain reliable service. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to support drivers in daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transportation operations at the assigned facility, ensuring routes are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Provide direct supervision to drivers, including scheduling, timekeeping, PTO coordination, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Coordinate daily driver assignments, route schedules, and staffing needs to ensure operational coverage and customer service expectations are met.
• Ensure drivers complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), route documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Monitor driver compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and established safety procedures, including maintaining current licenses, medical certifications, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, inspected, registered, and available for safe operation.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluating drivers to ensure operational readiness and adherence to company standards.
• Conduct regular driver meetings and communicate safety updates, operational changes, routing concerns, and performance expectations.
• Utilize telematics and routing software to monitor driver performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support efficient transportation operations.
• Support driver safety training initiatives, including the Smith System, and reinforce safe driving practices through ongoing coaching and observation.
• Conduct routine driver and vehicle compliance reviews to identify and address potential safety or regulatory concerns.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Maintenance, and Safety teams to resolve service disruptions, equipment issues, and other transportation-related challenges.
• Monitor transportation expenses, including fuel consumption, vehicle utilization, and overtime, to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, including vehicle inspections, maintenance activities, fuel usage, route completion, and driver documentation.
• Assist with transportation-related audits, inspections, and asset management activities.
• Provide route coverage or assist with driving responsibilities when necessary and appropriately qualified.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related operational environment.
• 1+ years of experience supervising or leading drivers, transportation teams, or frontline employees.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation safety requirements, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Experience coordinating driver schedules, route assignments, and daily transportation activities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience maintaining accurate operational records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on operational environment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Previous supervisory experience in recycling, waste management, transportation, distribution, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience using fleet management, routing, dispatch, or telematics software.
• Familiarity with DOT compliance audits, driver qualification files, and fleet maintenance processes.
• Experience with Smith System driver safety training or similar defensive driving programs.
• Preferred (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work in an industrial or transportation environment, including exposure to outdoor weather conditions, vehicle traffic, noise, and operational equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility and transportation yard as required.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds and push or pull recycling containers weighing up to 200 pounds, when required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or adjust schedules based on operational needs, including occasional weekends.

EEOC:Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.