Area Route Manager

About the role

The Area Route Manager is responsible for the creation, implementation, training, and facilitation of Route Strategy and Route Optimization initiatives. This role works closely with the Area Director of Operations Support and the Area Collections Manager to identify priority Divisions with significant routing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Area Director of Operations Support and Area Collections Manager to identify priority Divisions with significant routing opportunities.
• Provides project management leadership on complex routing initiatives.
• PARTNERS WITH AREA OPERATIONS MANAGERS TO IMPLEMENT ROUTE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR ENHANCEMENTS.
• PARTNERS WITH AREA OPERATIONS MANAGERS TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER ZEAL.
• MANAGES AND SUPPORTS THE ROUTE EDITOR PROCESS BY AIDING WITH TRAINING, THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY GOALS, ROUTE STANDARDS, AND FOLLOW THROUGH ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ROUTING PROCESS.
• PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING, AS NEEDED, TO DISPATCHERS AND SUPERVISORS ON ROUTE CAPABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS TRACKING, ENTERING METRICS, AND OTHER KEY DATA.
• ASESSES AND SUPPORTS DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP IN EVALUATING COMPLIANCE AND MEETING ESTABLISHED GOALS; ENSURES EFFECTIVE CLOSURE OF OUTSTANDING ROUTE IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED DURING AUDIT.
• PROVIDES PROCESS DIRECTION, GUIDANCE, AND MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP TO BRING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CHANGE MANAGEMENT.
• PROVIDES METRICS REPORTING AND RECONCILIATION AS NEEDED.
• TRAVELS UP TO 60% OF THE TIME ACROSS AREA OPERATIONAL FOOTPRINT.
• PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED OR APPEARED.

Qualifications

• RISE & InfoPro experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of basic routing, dispatch, auditing, and customer initiatives.
• Prior waste industry or service industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership and project management experience in route technology, auditing, and editing.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $119,800.00 to $164,800.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in: Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. For more details, visit https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits.

About Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our Company Values Guide Our Daily Actions Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.