Tractor Trailer 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 to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of our people.

About the role

Tractor Trailer Drivers are responsible for hauling trailers of waste, recyclables, and/or leachate to a disposal site, recycling plant, or customer site. Drivers may also be required to climb to hook/unhook trailers, move items to smooth the load, secure tarps, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies to ensure timely and efficient pick-up of trailers and delivery to designated destination
• Routinely enter/exit truck multiple times a day
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
• Visually inspect proper load securement
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• Pick up bales from the ground at various stops and use a skid steer and ramps to load them into 53ft van trailers as needed
• Utilize an app on your phone to log bale counts and number of stops each day as needed
• Operate heavy equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed
• Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed
• Haul leachate as needed

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred)
• 2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred
• Waste industry experience a plus
• Experience on a skid steer preferred
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain prior to hire
• 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 be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Skills

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely 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
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting
• Occasionally standing/walking

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