How to hire a router operator

How to hire a router operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step router operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a router operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new router operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your router operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a router operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a router operator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a router operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of router operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Router Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Router Operator		$12-19
   Shop Worker	A shop worker may work in a wholesale or retail shop to provide customer service. They welcome guests, maintain their store's cleanliness, and ensure stock levels are maintained... Show more	$11-19
   Production Utility Worker	Professional utility workers have skills in customer service, safety procedures, and safety standards. Those in this career work to maintain a perpetually clean work area, comply with safety standards, inspect finished projects, repair and replace any broken equipment... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Safety Procedures
   • CNC Router
   • Safety Rules
   • Route Delivery
   • Customer Service
   • Pre-trip
   • Circuit Boards
   • Tape Measure
   • Drill Bits
   • DOT
   • Assembly Line
   • Auto CAD
   • Drill Press

   Responsibilities:

   • Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
   • Address, troubleshoot and escalate any issues that would delay project completion or risk network survivability.
   • Use of problem solving techniques and relying on experience to troubleshoot arising issues regarding staffing or heavy workload.
   • Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
   • Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your router operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A router operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, router operators' average salary in alabama is 41% less than in minnesota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level router operators earn 37% less than senior-level router operators.
   • Certifications. A router operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a router operator's salary.

   Average router operator salary

   $15.86hourly

   $32,992 yearly

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   Entry-level router operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a router operator job description

   A router operator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a router operator job description:

   Router operator job description example

   This position is responsible for assisting in the collection of solid waste along an established route.
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
   • Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
   • Operates a refuse truck to collect refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and bulk waste.
   • Assembles refuse and recyclable containers.
   • Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
   • Cleans assigned vehicles and equipment.
   • Performs related duties.
   Additional Knowledge Required
   • Knowledge of basic methods, techniques, and equipment used in residential and commercial solid waste collection activities.
   • Knowledge of city and departmental policies associated with the operation and maintenance of solid waste trucks and related equipment.
   • Knowledge of city geography, including street locations.
   • Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
   • Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment in performing solid waste collection activities.
   • Skill in reading maps and completing an assigned route.
   • Skill in the operation of a refuse collection truck.
   Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
   • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
   • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
   • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Class A or B CDL or valid permit.
   Contact Information
   Online employment applications can be accessed on the City Website at www.ofallon.mo.us.
   The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right router operator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your router operator job on Zippia to find and recruit router operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit router operators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new router operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect router operator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new router operator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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