Route Supervisor, Fort Pierce

Waste Pro USA • Fort Pierce, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring a hands-on Route Supervisor to lead daily residential collection operations in Fort Pierce, Florida. This active field leadership role involves supervising CDL drivers and route employees, monitoring routes, resolving operational and customer issues, reinforcing safety, and helping the team perform successfully. The supervisor coordinates daily staffing, equipment, and service priorities and supports route coverage when needed.

The role is primarily field-based and includes working outdoors, conducting route observations and employee ride-alongs, walking collection routes and operational areas, and driving a company vehicle throughout the service area. The supervisor works around commercial vehicles and heavy equipment and may need to respond to operational issues, emergencies, weather events, and occasional weekend or holiday requirements. The position offers leadership development and potential advancement into Operations Manager, Division Manager, and regional leadership roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of experience in transportation, management, logistics, waste/recycling, or a related field; or an associate degree and at least 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations involving coaching, route assessments, and employee supervision.
• Ability to coach employees, assess route performance, and provide day-to-day operational leadership.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, ANSI, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, based on operational needs.
• Must be available by phone to address operational issues as needed.
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude when working with employees and customers.
• Personal and business driving record must meet Waste Pro standards and insurance requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors, drive a vehicle, and work with drivers and helpers for most of the workday.
• Ability to exert physical effort handling objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge and prior application of Smith System and/or Decision Driving principles and techniques.
• Florida Class A or Class B CDL; if hired without a CDL, ability to obtain the required CDL within three months of hire.
• Knowledge of basic first-aid techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support CDL drivers and route employees.
• Coordinate daily routes, staffing, equipment, and service priorities.
• Start the day with the team and ensure routes are staffed and ready to operate.
• Conduct field observations, route checks, and employee ride-alongs.
• Coach employees on safety, productivity, attendance, customer service, and job performance.
• Monitor route completion and respond to operational issues throughout the day.
• Help improve route efficiency and labor productivity.
• Lead safety meetings and reinforce Waste Pro safety expectations.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, property damage, and safety incidents.
• Complete required incident and operational documentation.
• Respond to customer concerns and help resolve service issues.
• Work with Fleet Maintenance when trucks require repairs or service.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and developing employees.
• Conduct performance discussions and hold employees accountable when expectations are not met.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, company policies, and applicable safety regulations.
• Support route coverage and operations when needed.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance bonus of up to $3,500 per quarter, up to $14,000 annually.
• Company vehicle.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance with a pathway to free healthcare.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid leadership and safety training.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED