Area Route Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
Operations Management
POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Route Manager is responsible for the creation, implementation, training, and facilitation of Route Strategy, and Route Optimization initiatives.
Principal 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.
- Assesses 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 apparent.
- RISE & Info Pro 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.
The pay range for this position is $ to $
* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 20% Annual
Rewarding Compensation And BenefitsEligible 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
- Washington PTO:
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
The Company
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,…
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