Job Description

Perform functions to safely supervise, repair, direct and coordinate performance of the employees involved with the service and repair of transportation, hydraulic and other solid waste collection and/or processing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direct supervision of all drivers, ensuring ongoing training requirements, discipline and procedural implementation.
• Working alongside the Operations Manager and the HR Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels, including participating in interviews and pre-employment Road Tests.
• Conducting ongoing observational behaviour assessments/driver training to uncover any performance issues, and creating an action plan to correct.
• Tracking ongoing service/driver issues and documenting any discipline required.
• Attaining all of the necessary information regarding any issues by maintaining courteous, prompt and efficient customer relations.
• Organizing and approving driver vacation requests.
• Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all workers, and reporting any related issues immediately to the Operations Manager.
• Ensuring company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers as needed.
• Performing Accident Investigations when company vehicles are involved in traffic accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Commercial Drivers License
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with experience working with Residential or Commercial collection, civil construction, transportation and/or Operations.
• General understanding of, WHMIS and the Highway Traffic Act.
• Proficiency with performing pre and post trip inspections, as well as accident investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines.
• Intermediate database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills within a Microsoft environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours.