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Route Manager Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Company Route Driver

Bessemer, AL ยท On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Route Sales Driver We are looking for a reliable company route driver to assist the company with ... Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management. Company Driver Requirements:

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Step in during RSR absences to manage established routes, upholding UniFirst's high standards of service and professionalism. Represent UniFirst on the Road: Operate a company walk-in truck along ...

Route Sales Professional

Tuscaloosa, AL ยท On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key store management and decision-makers ... Previous route sales experience and knowledge of the snack foods industry preferred. * Experience ...

Route Sales Professional

Tuscaloosa, AL

$41K - $53K/yr

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key store management and decision-makers ... Previous route sales experience and knowledge of the snack foods industry preferred. * Experience ...

Route Sales Representative

Birmingham, AL

$41K - $53K/yr

Sales Manager or Sales Supervisor Travel Required: Daily travel between company location and ... Position Overview The Route Sales Representative is responsible for generating new business and ...

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Route Service Representative - UniFirst

Mobile, AL ยท On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Manage an Assigned Route: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering and picking garments and products daily. Support Daily Operations: Assist our service team by loading and ...

Route Service Representative - UniFirst

Mobile, AL ยท On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Manage an Assigned Route: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering and picking garments and products daily. Support Daily Operations: Assist our service team by loading and ...

Route Coverage Specialist - UniFirst

Birmingham, AL ยท On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Accurately manage invoices, conduct inventory audits, and maintain the safety and appearance of ... Route Support: Collaborate with the Service and Management Teams to support new account ...

Route Coverage Specialist - UniFirst

Birmingham, AL ยท On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Accurately manage invoices, conduct inventory audits, and maintain the safety and appearance of ... Route Support: Collaborate with the Service and Management Teams to support new account ...

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How much do route manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for route manager in Alabama is $46,646.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,700.00 and $53,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a route manager?

Route Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and optimizing delivery or service routes for companies, such as waste management, logistics, or transportation firms. They ensure that routes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet customer service standards. Their duties often include supervising drivers, scheduling, handling customer issues, and implementing improvements to route structures. Route Managers play a key role in maximizing productivity and minimizing operational costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a route manager, and why are they important?

A Route Manager needs strong organizational skills, logistical knowledge, and typically a background in transportation management or related fields. Familiarity with route planning software, GPS tracking systems, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL) are commonly required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage drivers and ensure customer satisfaction. These abilities are crucial for optimizing operations, minimizing costs, and maintaining efficient, reliable service delivery.

What are some common challenges route managers face when coordinating multiple delivery routes, and how can these be effectively managed?

Route Managers often encounter challenges such as adapting to last-minute schedule changes, optimizing routes for efficiency, and addressing unexpected issues like vehicle breakdowns or traffic delays. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, real-time problem-solving, and effective communication with drivers and dispatchers. Leveraging route optimization software and maintaining open channels with team members helps Route Managers respond quickly and keep operations running smoothly.

What is the difference between Route Manager vs Delivery Supervisor?

AspectRoute ManagerDelivery Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer logistics or management certificationsUsually requires a high school diploma; experience in delivery or logistics is common
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning with field supervision; involves route optimization and team managementPrimarily in the field overseeing delivery operations and driver performance
Industry UsageCommon in logistics, transportation, and supply chain companiesFound in courier, parcel, and freight delivery services

While both roles focus on delivery operations, a Route Manager primarily handles planning, route optimization, and team coordination from an office setting. In contrast, a Delivery Supervisor oversees daily delivery activities in the field, ensuring timely and efficient service. Both positions require knowledge of logistics and strong organizational skills, but their work environments and responsibilities differ.

How do you become a route manager?

To become a route manager, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in logistics, transportation, or delivery services. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential, and some employers may prefer candidates with a commercial driver's license (CDL) or related certifications. Gaining experience in route planning and management software can also improve job prospects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Route jobs in Alabama?

The most popular types of Route jobs in Alabama are:

What are popular job titles related to Route Manager jobs in Alabama?

For Route Manager jobs in Alabama, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Route Manager jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Route Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Route Manager job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,646 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Med Waste/Shred Box Truck Route Driver

Waste Management

Dothan, AL โ€ข On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

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I. Job Summary
The Driver Route Hybrid NonCDL is able to fill in as a Commercial non-CDL driver, in the WMHS and Medical Waste business, as needed. This position covers routes when other team members are on vacation or sick, including those team members at remote transfer locations for both WMHS and Medical Waste. They are responsible for providing industry leading levels of service to our clients while taking care of all customer document destruction needs or medical waste removal. The integrity of every Route Driver is essential to maintaining goodwill and building new bonds of trust with our clients. The Route Driver is a member of the Operations team and plays an integral role as the face of WMHS and Medical Waste. The Route Driver maintains WMHS policies, standards, and practices and ensures adherence to WMHS' Vision, Mission and Values.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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  • Performs onsite/offsite document destruction of confidential information or pick up and transport medical waste
  • Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations
  • Plans daily schedule based on customers' needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher
  • May prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the delay ensuring enough supplies are added
  • Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day. Ensures that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations before transporting.
  • Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts on a daily basis, communicating any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution. This includes, but is not limited to re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.
  • Performs pre-trip, post-trip checks, and driver check-in on assigned truck, prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up
  • Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in an effort to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage
  • Complies with all local, state and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service. Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher for processing. Ensures DOT Driver Log is completed, if applicable
  • Maintains a high level of security when emptying consoles and/or collection totes by ensuring all documents are retrieved and the consoles/containers are securely locked. Services accounts using a hand-held device, ensuring console/containers are barcoded, locations are up to date, and the accuracy of type and quantity of consoles/containers
  • Communicates with WMHS Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to route pickups, including address changes, customer not having waste ready for pickup, etc. Ensures that employee covering for specific route is aware of any situations outside the norm in order to provide the highest level of customer service. Reports any problems/issues with accounts to Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day
  • Manages assigned routes ensuring customers' material collected and serviced in a timely and accurate manner
  • Handles and responds to all customer problems and inquiries expediently and in the best interest of both the customer and our business
  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip maintenance on assigned truck prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned


III. Qualificationsย 
A. Required Qualificationsย 
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  • 3 years experience preferably in driving Shred Trucks and Box Trucks
  • Must be 21 or older
  • May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements
  • Valid Driver's License
  • All CMV drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner


B. Preferred Qualificationsย 
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  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)


IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing


Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including preemployment screening, postincident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
V. Benefitsย 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.ย 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:ย  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:ย  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation - professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends.
Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Billy is just one of our many drivers going above and beyond for our customers.ย Video - WM Driver: Billy Shelby

Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.ย