What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Manager position at Outworx Group?
Route Manager Position Overview
The Route Manager's responsibility is to manage employees that perform snow removal and ice control operations
Route Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Confidently and accurately handle customer service calls and requests. Communicate requirements and expectations to supervisees (heavy equipment operators, salt drivers, seasonal drivers and sidewalk snow removal crew members).
- Monitor and ensure full compliance with policies and procedures that address: (a) preparation for the snow season, (b) preparation for the actual snow event, (c) the snow event itself, and (d) the follow-up tasks after the snow event
- Oversee sidewalk/parking lot snow removal and chemical application
- Supervise heavy equipment operators in snow clearing operations on the airfield, including but not limited to areas around the terminals.
- Accurately assess and report bulk/liquid usage, condition of tarmac w/ regards to snow and/or ice, and status of equipment under supervision.
- Safely navigate to various airfield locations and parking lots during low visibility and low traction conditions on roadways/tarmac.
- Validate timecards for and assess performance of employees under their supervision.
- Manage individuals and groups, including personally addressing issues and performance deficiencies.
- Receive multiple tasks from managers, prioritize completion of the most important tasks, and delegate where necessary.
Route Manager Requirements Skills/ Experience
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver's License
- CDL preferred. We can help employees obtain a Class-B CDL
- Must provide own vehicle, SUV or Truck with functioning AWD/4X4 capability. No Sedans.
- Must be able to pass City of Chicago Department of Aviation background check and driving test for airport access.
- Must be willing and able to work long hours, weekends and holidays.
- Required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, grasp, carry, push and pull. Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- On-Call daily availability from November 1st to April 30th. Must be willing and able to work long hours, weekends and holidays.
- Must have a cell phone that can download timekeeping application
Outworx Group and its family of companies is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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