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Athens Services

Waste collection, recycling, and environmental services

Operations Supervisor - Route Supervisor

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrwindale, CA, USA$70.3k - $92.3k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to two years of management experience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Knowledge of federal Department of Transportation regulations is required.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations is required.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, distribute, monitor, and follow up on daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced according to company standards and agreements.
  • Ensure drivers are available and assigned daily, covering last-minute call-ins or absences with spare drivers or other resources.
  • Monitor daily operations and communicate route, procedure, or requirement changes to drivers.
  • Coordinate daily operational needs with the Maintenance team.
  • Coordinate with the Operations Manager on resource utilization, route adjustments, and other operational issues.
  • Monitor driver and helper time and attendance, minimize overtime, and ensure drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies, including the 60-hour rule.
  • Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring Maintenance budget performance.
  • Monitor daily overweight loads and guide employees on reducing them.
  • Monitor daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on workforce vehicles.
  • Perform verbal and written disciplinary actions, including suspension, when required.
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings to teach employees the importance of working safely.
  • Manage waste collection routes and driver/helper performance daily, ensuring resources are adequate for operational demands.
  • Observe and ride along on routes, coaching drivers to improve productivity and safety while following Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve safety, service, and operational issues in collaboration with Sales, Customer Services, and Maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Proficiency in AS-400 systems is preferred.
  • A Class A or B license is preferred.
  • Waste industry experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

About the Company

Athens Services

Waste collection, recycling, and environmental services

Athens Services provides waste collection, recycling, and environmental services for residential, commercial, and public-sector customers in the greater Los Angeles area. It operates through a fleet of trucks and local facilities to collect trash, recycle materials, and compost waste, and it uses reuse and recycling to divert resources from landfills. The company emphasizes personalized, community-focused service and investment in people, technology, and the environment. It differentiates itself by being family-owned and operating with a focus on The Athens Way—great service, strong people, safety, and sustainability—rather than competing purely on scale. The goal is to deliver reliable service while fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for generations to come.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
La Puente, CA
Founded
Not listed

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