Route Foreman

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Saint Bernard, OH

20d

About The Position

Route Foremen assist management in overseeing a group of drivers to ensure safe and productive customer service. They help ensure routes are completed, driver observations are conducted, and customer issues and missed stops are resolved. The role also supports daily route operations, driver compliance, safety and quality standards, work orders, customer service, container delivery, vehicle inspections, and accident reporting. The position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently, assist management, and resolve problems.
Must be able to operate all required equipment.
Must communicate and perform in a manner that promotes positive relationships with employees, coworkers, management, and external customers.
Must be proficient in using computers.
Must exhibit leadership qualities to drive day-to-day operations with the team.
1–2 years of driving experience with a CDL required.
Knowledge of the local area and ability to read maps.
Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain one before hire.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
Must not have any DUI or OVI convictions within the last 5 years, or 2 within the last 10 years.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds continuously and up to 100 pounds occasionally; working outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions; exposure to airborne matter; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, sitting, standing, and walking.
Must be able to travel between offices as required and may be exposed to high-traffic conditions, tight driving areas, and residential and commercial waste.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Lead role experience preferred.
Previous waste industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist management with daily route-driver activities, including driver observations, lot inspections, Vehicle Safety Inspections, route audits, and route maintenance.
Ensure routes are completed by assigned drivers or utility drivers, and run routes as needed.
Work with dispatch, drivers, and office staff to resolve missed stops.
Assist with assigning and tracking daily work orders for drivers.
Ensure drivers complete paperwork in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
Assist in resolving customer service issues.
Apply Hours of Service regulations to determine when a DOT log is required and assist drivers with completing logs accurately when necessary.
Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure compliance goals are met or exceeded.
Ensure daily routes are completed and productivity goals are met or exceeded.
Assist with container delivery.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
Maintain and update drivers’ log sheets.
Assist with minor accident investigations and manage accident reporting, including uploading photos and relevant documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.