Trucking Operations Supervisor at Waste Connections

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Logistics Management, Transportation Operations, Dispatch Management, Safety Auditing, Route Optimization, Employee Performance Management, Customer Service Resolution, Fleet Supervision, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Leadership

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Operations Supervisor to join our growing team in Nashvillle, TN. This is a fantastic opportunity for a natural leader with a background in logistics, transportation, or waste management operations who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this role, you’ll supervise garbage truck drivers, oversee daily route operations, manage dispatch, and drive safety performance. You'll also be mentored and trained for potential future leadership roles within our organization. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support solid waste collection crews and route drivers Assign daily work schedules and adjust routes and staffing as needed Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and monthly safety meetings Monitor service quality and perform field inspections Investigate and resolve customer service issues related to waste collection Oversee the Dispatch Department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations Maintain up-to-date employee records and performance documentation Administer progressive discipline as needed, in line with company policy Complete quarterly performance reviews for all drivers Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in waste management, logistics, or transportation CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred or willingness to obtain Experience with route management, dispatch operations, or fleet supervision Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required Willingness to relocate for promotion within the company (a plus) Why Join Waste Connections? Be part of a stable, recession-resistant industry Access to growth and advancement opportunities across the U.S. Competitive compensation and benefits package Safety-first culture backed by a nationally recognized environmental services leader Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent Family benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future" Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status #ACOpsSup Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Supervise solid waste collection crews and drivers while overseeing daily route operations and dispatch. Drive safety performance through audits and meetings while managing employee records and performance reviews.