Laborer - CDL

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 to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of our people. As a Laborer-CDL, you will execute hands-on labor tasks and operate commercial vehicles, providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Haul trash or recycling materials to disposal sites in compliance with all DOT regulations and company policies
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs
• Clean up waste spills and overflows as needed
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
• Ensure all assigned vehicles are fueled, clean, organized, and service-ready
• Report maintenance concerns, mechanical issues, or safety hazards promptly
• Operate other types of trucks as needed
• Complete general labor tasks in the shop, yard, and field environments
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Conduct road tests with maintenance staff to help diagnose and verify repairs
• Perform routine housekeeping and facility upkeep as needed
• Support vendor pickups, deliveries, and other operational needs
• 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
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills

Experience & Knowledge

• General knowledge of truck mechanics preferred
• 1-2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred
• Waste industry experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently standing and walking
• Occasionally sitting

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; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation