Demo

Operations Supervisor

Athens Services
North, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at Athens Services?

Summary

The Operations Supervisor manages waste collection routes and driver / helper performance on a daily basis. This position ensures that driver and helper resources are adequate to meet daily operational demands. The Operations Supervisor observes and rides along on routes, coaching drivers on improving productivity and safety while adhering to OSHA and any other related DOT federal regulations. The Operations Supervisor troubleshoots and resolves safety, services, and operational issues in collaboration with sales, customer services, and maintenance functions.

Job Description

  • Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per Company standards and agreements.
  • Ensures that drivers are available and assigned on a daily basis, covering last minute call-ins or absences with spare drivers or other resources.
  • Monitors daily operations and communicates any changes to routes, procedures, or requirements to drivers.
  • Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team.
  • Coordinates efforts with Operations Manager to ensure proper utilization of resources, adjustments to routes, and other operational issues.
  • Monitors driver and helper time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies (e.g. 60 hour rule).
  • Assists the Operations Manager in ensuring Maintenance budget performance.
  • Monitors daily over weight loads and provides guidance to employees to reduce those loads.
  • Monitor daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on work force vehicles.
  • Performs verbal, written, and suspension disciplinary actions when required.
  • Performs weekly safety meetings to teach employees the importance of working safe.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 1 – 2 years of management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledgeable in Federal DOT regulations.
  • Knowledgeable in OSHA standard regulations.
  • Exceptional leadership abilities.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Proficient in AS-400 systems.
  • Class A / B License.
  • Waste industry experience.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

  • Physical:
    • Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
    • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, organization, concentration, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously.
    • Eye/hand coordination, driving, feet (pedals) continuously.
    • Climbing (Stairs/Ladders), standing, walking, fingering (typing), handling (holding), & calculating frequently.
    • Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching, sitting, wrist motion occasionally

  • Environmental:
    • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously.
    • Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces occasionally.
    • Works inside & outside.

Salary: $68,640.00 - $92,335.00 Quarterly Bonus

Schedule: Mon - Sat 4AM - 3PM OT and Sun as needed.

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Career plan
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning
  • An exceptional work environment


Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,640 - $92,335

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Operations Supervisor?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Operations Supervisor career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$64,490 - $82,642
Income Estimation: 
$90,932 - $119,676
Income Estimation: 
$115,103 - $147,076
Income Estimation: 
$157,066 - $200,252
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Athens Services

  • Athens Services Paramount, CA
  • Summary Ignite your career as a Commercial Driver with Athens Services! Seize the opportunity to power environmental responsibility b y skillfully navigati... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Athens Services Los Angeles, CA
  • Summary The Recycling Coordinator will assist the Government Affairs department on the ongoing account service in support of our Franchise Contract's Zero ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Athens Services City of Industry, CA
  • Summary Position Summary: We are seeking a strategic and analytical Director of Credit and Collections Strategy to lead the assessment, development, and ev... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Athens Services City of Industry, CA
  • Summary The Utility Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on container delivery, recycling, residential,... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Operations Supervisor jobs in the North, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • Tribal Operations Prior Lake, MN
  • Join our Laundry Operations Team as a Supervisor with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)! In this working supervisor role, you’ll support dail... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Operations - Independence Blue Cross Careers Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Summary The Supervisor of Operations is responsible for administration of a High-Profile Operational Unit within Customer Service. The Supervisor for t... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!