Kimble Companies · 1 day ago
Route Manager
Cambridge, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKimble Companies is a locally owned and operated firm with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. The Route Manager is responsible for managing daily operations of the facility, including personnel management, production oversight, safety compliance, and customer service.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Exercises discretion in assigning and supervising CDL drivers operating solid waste collection equipment
Monitors daily production
Ensures all drivers perform and complete daily activities with routes professionally and timely
Reviews safety protocols, such as missing logs/DMRs
Reviews and verifies Hours of Service for all drivers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
Manages random drug screens and monitors for reasonable suspicion
Exercises independent judgment in the monitoring progress of daily operations and reassigns team members to accommodate business needs
Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures are compliant with Company and all applicable legal requirements
Uses discretion to address customer complaints in a timely manner and reviews with General Manager
Partners with the Marketing Manager and General Manager with residential contracts to ensure smooth contract start-ups
Partners with City Service Directors monthly to check service status
Supervises dispatch team and/or dispatches drivers as needed
Develops and executes safety goals
Oversees compliance programs, including but not limited to environmental, DOT, and OSHA
Performs audits to ensure compliance with Company, DOT, and OSHA guidelines
Promotes and participates in Company Safety Programs with all team members
Oversees accident investigations are being completed
Monitors pre- and post-trip route observations are completed weekly and monthly
Oversees Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
Attends monthly safety meetings
Exercises independent judgment in optimizing daily refuse and recycling routes by working with the Routing Department, Route Supervisors, and Drivers to ensure effective and efficient routing of all routes
Uses discretion to adjust daily activities due to unforeseen incidents such as weather and/or personnel changes
Develops short and long-term goals and action plans for the site and Company
Controls costs by monitoring driver productivity and operational efficiencies
Partners with General Manager to develop yearly budget
Supervise operations employees directly and indirectly, with the assistance of the Operations Supervisor
Responsible for ensuring proper staffing, which includes assisting with new hires and terminations of existing employees
Supervise employees to review and approve hours worked and vacation requests
Review evaluations with employees and recommend employees for promotions
Independently exercise discretion to issue discipline, suspensions, and terminations of subordinate employees
Make independent hiring decisions, including conducting interviews of applicants and reviewing resumes
Independently exercise discretion in issuing rewards to subordinates for superior work performance, consisting of gift cards, recognition and promotion recommendations
Exercises independent judgment in transferring employees to different shifts and departments
Prepare performance appraisals of subordinates and make recommendations for bonuses and raises
Exercise discretion in assigning and transferring staff to various shifts and job assignments
Exercises discretion in recalling, rehiring and laying off employees
Supplies Maintenance Manager with Daily Route Matrix to ensure proper equipment needs are met daily
Reviews schedule of routine repairs with Maintenance Manager
Reviews DMRs with Maintenance Manager to ensure completion in a timely manner
Partners with Maintenance Manager to review all DMRs and completed repairs to ensure completion, correctly, and efficiently
Administers and monitors audit program for the weekly inspections of fleet
Partners with General Manager to develop training programs for team
Coaches, develops, and educates Supervisors
Ensures training programs are administered to new and existing team members to reduce turnover, maintenance costs, and to help reduce accidents
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
Previous operations experience in the Trash industry
3 or more years of prior management of people in a fast-paced environment
Valid CDL license with attached DOT Medical Card, preferred
The ability to convey complex directions to employees
Language skills include the ability to analyze and communicate effectively, including but not limited to the ability to compose concise procedures, memos, and letters
Ability to speak and listen professionally, and to work with various people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent computer skills necessary; Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency required
Use of computer-aided dispatching equipment required
Advanced scheduling and dispatch experience required
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to draft and carry out detailed instructions. Ability to identify and deal with problems involving a variety of variables in random situations, including problem-solving
Preferred
some college preferred
Valid CDL license with attached DOT Medical Card, preferred
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with match
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Paid time off
Referral program
Employee Discount Program
Company
Kimble Companies
Kimble Companies is an oil & energy company that provides recycling services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Kimble
CEO
Recent News
2025-06-30
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