Route Foreman

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Route Foremen are responsible for assisting management in overseeing a group of drivers to ensure safe and productive services to customers. Route Foremen assist with ensuring routes are complete, drivers’ observations are complete, and ensuring resolution of customer issues and missed stops.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Assist management with the daily activities of route drivers including driver observations, lot inspections, Vehicle Safety Inspections, auditing and maintenance of routes
• Ensure routes are completed by assigned driver or utility driver; run routes as needed
• Manage missed stops by working cooperatively with dispatch, drivers and/or office staff to resolve issues
• Assist with assigning and tracking daily work orders to drivers
• Ensure drivers complete paperwork in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy
• Assist with the resolution of customer service issues
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to determine when a DOT log is required and provide assistance to drivers in accurately completing the log, if necessary
• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards and ensure all compliance goals are met or exceeded
• Ensure completion of daily routes and ensure that all productivity goals are met or exceeded
• Assist with delivery of containers
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and completes logs
• Maintain and updates drivers’ log sheets
• Assist with minor accident investigation and manage accident reporting, including upload photos and relevant documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Must be able to work independently, assist management, and resolve problems
• Must be able to operate all required equipment
• Maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with all employees, co-workers, management and external customers
• Must be proficient in the use of computers
• Must exhibit leadership qualities in order to drive day-to-day operations with the team

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 1-2 years’ experience driving with CDL required; lead role experience preferred
• Knowledge of area with the ability to read maps
• Must have knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations
• Previous waste industry experience a plus

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Continuously climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to 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's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• 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 the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.