CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

About the role

Residential Rear Load Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position operates various types of trucks and services many different routes in various areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers safely and compliantly by emptying containers into the truck and hauling to disposal sites
• Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
• Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as required
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body; ensure cleanliness of the truck cab
• Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL
• Valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• At least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• No DUI’s or OVI’s within the last 5 years (or 2 in the last 10 years)
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read and speak English
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day
• Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with customers

Experience & Knowledge

• Waste industry experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Continuously pushing/pulling a maximum of 75 lbs
• Frequently lifting/carrying a maximum of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing
• Frequently sitting, standing, and walking

Additional Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices as required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work overtime

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation

Schedule

5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday