Route Foreman

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with ensuring 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
• Assist with delivery of containers
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and completes logs
• Assist with minor accident investigation and manage accident reporting, including upload photos and relevant documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• 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
• No DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• 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
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language