Operations Supervisor - Hauling

Athens Services

• $70K — $92K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 1-2 years of management experience in operations or logistics.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Familiarity with Federal DOT and OSHA regulations.
  • Strong leadership skills and abilities.
  • Ability to handle the physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and distribute daily waste collection route assignments.
  • Ensure drivers are available daily, covering absences with backup drivers.
  • Monitor daily operations and communicate any route changes to staff.
  • Coordinate daily needs with the Maintenance team.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager on resource utilization and route adjustments.
  • Track driver attendance to ensure compliance with regulatory hour limits.
  • Facilitate weekly safety meetings to promote workplace safety.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Professional development learning resources
  • Supportive work environment
Full Job Description

Summary

The Operations Supervisor manages waste collection routes and driver / helper performance on a daily basis. This position ensures that driver and helper resources are adequate to meet daily operational demands. The Operations Supervisor observes and rides along on routes, coaching drivers on improving productivity and safety while adhering to OSHA and any other related DOT federal regulations. The Operations Supervisor troubleshoots and resolves safety, services, and operational issues in collaboration with sales, customer services, and maintenance functions. 

Job Description

  • Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per Company standards and agreements.
  • Ensures that drivers are available and assigned on a daily basis, covering last minute call-ins or absences with spare drivers or other resources.
  • Monitors daily operations and communicates any changes to routes, procedures, or requirements to drivers.
  • Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team.
  • Coordinates efforts with Operations Manager to ensure proper utilization of resources, adjustments to routes, and other operational issues.
  • Monitors driver and helper time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies (e.g. 60 hour rule).
  • Assists the Operations Manager in ensuring Maintenance budget performance.
  • Monitors daily over weight loads and provides guidance to employees to reduce those loads.
  • Monitor daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on work force vehicles.
  • Performs verbal, written, and suspension disciplinary actions when required.
  • Performs weekly safety meetings to teach employees the importance of working safe.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 1 – 2 years of management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledgeable in Federal DOT regulations.
  • Knowledgeable in OSHA standard regulations.
  • Exceptional leadership abilities.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Proficient in AS-400 systems.
  • Class A / B License.
  • Waste industry experience.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

  • Physical:
    • Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
    • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, organization, concentration, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously.
    • Eye/hand coordination, driving, feet (pedals) continuously.
    • Climbing (Stairs/Ladders), standing, walking, fingering (typing), handling (holding), & calculating frequently.
    • Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching, sitting, wrist motion occasionally

  • Environmental:
    • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously.
    • Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces occasionally.
    • Works inside & outside.

Salary:$70,304.00 - $92,335.00/year

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday from 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Career plan
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning
  • An exceptional work environment

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