Driver Trainee

About the role

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 simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities 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. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain required CDL license
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed
• Enter/exit a truck 300-500 times per day to service assigned route
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and hauling to disposal site
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 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
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment
• Must be able to obtain class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment
• Must be able to obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Benefits

This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate night and weekend work as needed.