Department Supervisor

Wastequip

Department Supervisor coordinating technicians, welders, and painters repairing refuse containers for Wastequip, North America’s waste-handling equipment manufacturer. Managing work orders, customer updates, and team performance in Houston.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills while ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and performance monitoring. Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components related to commercial refuse containers.

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Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting Electrical ComponentsGeneral Mechanical AbilitiesPerformance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Hydraulic ComponentsReading Verbal InstructionsReading Written InstructionsAssigning Work OrdersRepairing Refuse Containers

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProviding FeedbackInteracting with Customers

Industry Keywords

Commercial Trash CansRoll-OffsCustomer CommitmentsStaff Performance Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the activities of all staff, including Technicians, Welders, and Painters, repairing customer refuse containers onsite and offsite
Assign work orders to appropriate team members to meet customer commitments
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure work matches customer or service-order requests
Monitor and evaluate staff performance
Communicate goals and expectations and provide timely feedback
Interact with customers to provide status updates, obtain information, and maintain customer satisfaction
Provide daily work-order progress updates to management
Work with team members to resolve issues or request support
Travel by vehicle to customer locations, either driving or as a passenger
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience as a supervisor
Knowledge of commercial trash cans and roll-offs
Experience leading teams
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions
Able to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic components
General mechanical abilities
Good customer service skills
Ability to ride in a vehicle for long periods of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
Prescription (Rx) Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), including Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
Paid Grandparent Leave
Paid Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
10 paid company holidays
Company training, off-site classes, cross-divisional experiences, and collaborative projects