Operations Lead

• Assist supervisors with any necessary paperwork and is responsible for the collection routes during supervisor’s absence. 

• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all collection routes. 

• Engage employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.  

• Enforce Athens Services safety rules and regulations. Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor or manager. 

• Assists with preparation of daily routes, route changes, vehicle replacements, dispatch duties and other work assigned. 

• Assists with training and evaluation of personnel. 

• Ensures new employees are trained on general policies, and proper use of assigned equipment. 

• Ensure efficient and excellent customer service is provided to all customers. 

• Train and re-train new and current employees.  

• Assist supervisors with route observations. 

• Handles special projects and other related management duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 

• 1 year of operations experience. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

• Knowledgeable in OSHA, Federal DOT, and other related state and federal regulations. 

• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.   

• Able to effectively communicate with people.  

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Associates Degree 

• Bilingual (Spanish & English). 

• Waste Industry Experience 

• Class A / B Commercial Driver’s License. 

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.   

Schedule: 5:00 am - 2:30 pm; Monday - Friday and weekends

Salary: $24.66 - $35.95 Per Hour