CDL Front Load Truck Driver

Job Description

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!

Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing commercial customers on an assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers will dump front-load containers utilizing the forks of the truck but may be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings.

Responsibilities of Position:

Operate trucks in a safe manner to provide trash or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and/or work orders by emptying trash/recycling containers into trucks and hauling them to a disposal site

Maintains and updates route sheets

Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs

Maintain cleanliness of truck cab

Visually inspect front load containers to ensure safe dumping procedures

Clean up areas located around containers when servicing customers as needed

Open and secure service gates while servicing customers

Professionally interact with internal and external customers

Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

Service approximately 100 – 150 commercial customers per day

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

Ability to read and understand a map and/or navigation system

Required to enter/exit the truck approximately 100-150 times per day

Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills

General knowledge of truck mechanics

Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

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

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

1-2 CDL truck driving experience preferred

Front Load truck driving experience preferred

Waste industry experience, a plus

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

Frequently 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

Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling

Frequently climbing and/or balancing

Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

Must have at least a valid Class B CDL

Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or 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

Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years

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

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Must successfully complete pre-employment testing

Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Full-time