Route Manager - Home Town Disposal / Greenmark Waste

Role summary

Route Manager - Home Town Disposal / Greenmark Waste is a full-time role at Greenmark Waste Solutions in Memphis, Alabama, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.

Job title

Route Manager - Home Town Disposal / Greenmark Waste

Company

Greenmark Waste Solutions

Location

Memphis, Alabama, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

2-5

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-03

Job description

Description

About Greenmark Waste Solutions

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Greenmark Waste Solutions (“Greenmark”) is a locally-owned solid waste and recycling collection company. Greenmark serves industrial, commercial, and construction markets across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and operates as Home Town Disposal in the Memphis metroplex, where we serve the residential market.

People are at the core of our business. We take care of our people, so they can in turn take care of our customers and our communities. Greenmark seeks to be a regionally integrated solid waste company that is recognized for our dependability and expertise, while maintaining authentic, hometown roots in the communities we serve.

Greenmark has a unique opportunity to build a best-in-class business from the ground up without time or capital constraints. We have the ability to focus on the things that matter most in the long-term – our people, customers, vendors, and communities. Our leadership brings extensive experience in the waste industry at the major publicly traded waste companies and leading independents. We are applying our collective knowledge and experiences to build the business the right way and are looking for team members who want to build their careers with us.

Learn more about us at: www.greenmarkwaste.com and www.htdisposal.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/greenmark-waste

Position Summary

The Route Manager is responsible for supervising the collection activities for a line of business as well as container delivery and pickup. The position manages drivers and helpers and is responsible for safe and efficient collection operations, customer satisfaction, and upholding company culture. The Route Manager ensures compliance with all safety, ethics, environmental, regulatory, operating, financial, and company performance standards. The position is involved in hiring, training, routing, supervising, coaching and performance of the drivers with primary emphasis on safety and customer service.

Benefits

Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company-matched 401K, among others. Employees also receive paid time off and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising driver and helper, evaluating performance, delivering feedback, and issuing disciplinary actions

Responsible for driver and/or helper safety training/coaching, safety planning, and incident reporting

Conduct morning safety briefings, safety meetings, and audits and launching drivers each morning

Scheduling shifts, planning for call-ins/no shows, and reporting department metrics and performance

Maintaining driver qualification files and ensuring compliance with DOT

Conducting field inspections and observations to ensure proper and safe work procedures

Receive, review and follow up on customer complaints regarding collection programs

Responsible for route optimization and managing labor costs

Assists with fleet maintenance and ensuring drivers perform required pre and post trip inspections

Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budget and operational plans

Ensures company and regulatory (DOT, OSHA) compliance standards are met

Develops and maintains a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manages performance and talent development; drives best-practice sharing

Develops and builds up team members with an emphasis on hiring and training

Be a brand ambassador for Greenmark, driving a culture of excellence and true partnership with team members and external stakeholders

Requirements

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED (accredited) required

Associate’s degree (accredited)

2+ years of relevant and supervisory experience.

Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record is required.

Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy

Knowledge of safety, USDOT regulations, and OSHA

Knowledge, Skills, and Character Traits

Ability to live out servant leadership on a daily basis

Demonstrated ability to lead by example

Knowledge and proficiency with technology, Microsoft products, and waste industry software

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Strong work ethic, self-directed, entrepreneurial, and process oriented

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, work autonomously, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Learner mindset, with innate curiosity that drives figuring out solutions and learning new things

A healthy balance of confidence and humility, as well as grit and determination to do what needs to be done

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined; with a commitment to doing things the right way and following through

Strong discernment on time management, priorities, communications, and business decisions

Self-starter who demonstrates integrity in all actions and an ownership mentality with a strong desire to take care of what has been entrusted to them

Ability to balance long-term perspective while consistently and methodically executing daily responsibilities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.