Route Supervisor

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Full Time Management Kingsburg, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

Mid-Valley Disposal is seeking an experienced Route Supervisor to oversee daily collection operations and lead a team of drivers and helpers. This role is ideal for a proven field leader who brings strong operational judgment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to confidently articulate decisions in a fast-paced environment.

As a Route Supervisor, you will be accountable for safety performance, service reliability, route efficiency, and team development. This is not just a dispatch role — it is a frontline leadership position with direct impact on operational results.

• Direct and supervise daily route operations to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time service delivery.
• Monitor route productivity, service metrics, and labor utilization.
• Analyze operational challenges and implement practical solutions in real time.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Lead, coach, and hold drivers and helpers accountable to performance standards.
• Conduct ride-alongs, road evaluations, and performance discussions.
• Address performance issues promptly and professionally.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and high standards.

• Ensure full compliance with DOT, CHP, and company safety regulations.
• Lead safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting standards.

• Serve as the primary field contact for drivers throughout the day.
• Resolve customer service issues professionally and decisively.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and customer service teams to maintain operational continuity.
• Clearly articulate operational decisions and expectations to team members.

• Support onboarding and training of new drivers.
• Conduct road tests and skill assessments.
• Develop team members for advancement opportunities.

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, fleet, logistics, or route-based operations.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Waste, recycling, or fleet operations experience strongly preferred.

• Valid Class A or B CDL required.

• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to assess operational risk and act decisively.