Kimble Companies
The Route Manager is responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment to manage daily operations of the facility, including but not limited to personnel, production, safety, and customer service.
About us Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
Previous operations experience in the trash industry
Three or more years of prior management of people in a fast‑paced environment
Valid CDL license with attached DOT Medical Card, preferred
Knowledge and Skills
The ability to convey complex directions to employees
Language skills that 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; Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency required
Use of computer‑aided dispatching equipment required
Advanced scheduling and dispatch experience required
Reasoning ability and common‑sense problem solving
Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to draft and carry out detailed instructions and to identify and deal with problems involving a variety of variables in random situations
Essential Job Duties Drivers
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
Operations
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
Safety
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 proceduresAttends monthly safety meetings
Routing
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
Profitability
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
Personnel
Supervises operations employees directly and indirectly, with the assistance of the Operations Supervisor
Ensures proper staffing, which includes assisting with new hires and terminations of existing employees
Supervises employees to review and approve hours worked and vacation requests
Reviews evaluations with employees and recommends employees for promotions
Independently exercises discretion to issue discipline, suspensions, and terminations of subordinate employees
Make independent hiring decisions, including conducting interviews of applicants and reviewing resumes
Independently exercises 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
Prepares performance appraisals of subordinates and makes recommendations for bonuses and raises
Exercises discretion in assigning and transferring staff to various shifts and job assignments
Exercises discretion in recalling, rehiring and laying off employees
Maintenance
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
Training
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
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
Schedule Day & Evening shifts, Overtime, Weekends as needed
Location & Compensation Holmes County, OH
Salary: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
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About us Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
Previous operations experience in the trash industry
Three or more years of prior management of people in a fast‑paced environment
Valid CDL license with attached DOT Medical Card, preferred
Knowledge and Skills
The ability to convey complex directions to employees
Language skills that 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; Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency required
Use of computer‑aided dispatching equipment required
Advanced scheduling and dispatch experience required
Reasoning ability and common‑sense problem solving
Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to draft and carry out detailed instructions and to identify and deal with problems involving a variety of variables in random situations
Essential Job Duties Drivers
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
Operations
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
Safety
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 proceduresAttends monthly safety meetings
Routing
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
Profitability
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
Personnel
Supervises operations employees directly and indirectly, with the assistance of the Operations Supervisor
Ensures proper staffing, which includes assisting with new hires and terminations of existing employees
Supervises employees to review and approve hours worked and vacation requests
Reviews evaluations with employees and recommends employees for promotions
Independently exercises discretion to issue discipline, suspensions, and terminations of subordinate employees
Make independent hiring decisions, including conducting interviews of applicants and reviewing resumes
Independently exercises 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
Prepares performance appraisals of subordinates and makes recommendations for bonuses and raises
Exercises discretion in assigning and transferring staff to various shifts and job assignments
Exercises discretion in recalling, rehiring and laying off employees
Maintenance
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
Training
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
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
Schedule Day & Evening shifts, Overtime, Weekends as needed
Location & Compensation Holmes County, OH
Salary: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
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