Route Supervisor

Auto - Chlor System$82K — $91K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with clients in the restaurant and hospitality sectors
  • Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally
  • Negotiate service agreements and pricing adjustments
  • Upsell and cross-sell products and services to expand accounts
  • Train and mentor new team members
  • Manage and optimize service routes for quality and efficiency
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing
  • Company-provided uniform
  • Opportunities for daily overtime and on-call overtime
Full Job Description
Route Supervisor - Full time, Hourly

South San Francisco, CA

Pay Range

$82,267 - $91,843 or more per year of total compensation.

Position Overview

As a Route Supervisor, you are the face of Auto-Chlor System to our customers across the South San Francisco area. You'll manage service routes, support and train team members, and ensure every customer receives high-quality, reliable service. This role combines leadership, customer service, mechanical troubleshooting, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Account Management

  • Build strong relationships with restaurant and hospitality clients throughout South San Francisco and surrounding areas
  • Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
  • Negotiate service agreement renewals and pricing adjustments
  • Upsell and cross-sell products and services to grow accounts
  • Collect payments and follow up to keep accounts current


Route & Team Management

  • Manage and optimize staff routes for efficiency and service quality
  • Train and mentor new team members
  • Ensure adherence to company service standards and schedules


Technical & Service Duties

  • Follow a 28-day service schedule and complete a 29-step preventative maintenance process on dish machines
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform mechanical repairs
  • Deliver and pick up cleaning chemicals
  • Train customers on proper chemical usage to control costs and improve performance


Operations & Reporting

  • Report performance metrics to branch management
  • Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service needs
  • Safely operate a company vehicle in various conditions, including evenings and inclement weather


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Previous supervisory or management experience (service, route-based, or similar industry preferred)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills


What Makes You Successful

  • Strong leadership and ability to influence others
  • Ownership mindset and accountability
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented approach
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment


Requirements

  • Ability to lift and transport up to 70 lbs of cleaning chemicals daily
  • Comfortable working outdoors and in a physically active role
  • Ability to climb stairs at customer and branch locations
  • Frequent driving throughout the South San Francisco area


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay at $28 per hour + commission on companion products sold (up to $90,000 per year or more of total compensation)
  • Full benefits package including:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401(k) with Profit Sharing

  • Company-provided uniform
  • Typical workweek: 45-50 hours
  • Daily Overtime and on-call overtime


Why Join Us in South San Francisco?

South San Francisco is a thriving hub for restaurants, biotech campuses, and growing businesses-offering a dynamic customer base and strong career growth opportunities. In this role, you'll gain leadership experience, technical skills, and direct impact on customer success in a high-demand market.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take ownership of your route, grow your career, and make a real impact with customers every day, apply now to join the Auto-Chlor System team!

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