Commercial Waste & Recycling Route Supervisor

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Commercial Waste & Recycling Route Supervisor (4974)

Company :
Tomlinson Environmental Services

Employment Type
:
Full-Time

Tomlinson Environmental Services is seeking a Commercial Route Supervisor to oversee daily operational activities for our commercial waste and recycling collection services. This role ensures efficient route scheduling, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and effective communication between drivers, customers, and the operations support team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

• Supervise daily waste and recycling collection operations for commercial clients.
• Optimize routes and fleet utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with dispatch, sales, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Schedule drivers and helpers, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and ride‑along evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with Hours of Service regulations.

• Conduct and document Health & Safety meetings.
• Complete accident and incident reports promptly.
• Ensure new employee orientations and safety training are completed.

• Recruit, hire, and onboard new drivers.
• Address performance and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Set goals and track KPI’s to coach the team to success

• Monitor truck cleanliness and compliance with MTO licensing requirements.
• Cover dispatch duties during absences and handle emergency dispatch on rotational weekends.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Valid DZ License (or willingness to obtain within six months).
• Knowledge of the waste and recycling industry, MTO and MECP regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft suite of tools and AMCS system is an asset.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Extended driving periods (approximately 80% of the time).
• On‑call availability for weekend emergencies on a rotational basis.

• Competitive wages
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs