CDL Front-Load Driver: Waste & Recycling Routes

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Front Load Driver to service commercial customers on an assigned route, operating front-load trucks and hauling waste or recycling to disposal sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, interact with customers professionally, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Class B CDL, can read maps, and communicate clearly in English. The job requires frequent entry/exit from the cab and potential night/weekend hours at an

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand a map and/or navigation system.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers.
• Must read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand directions and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to provide trash or recycling removal on assigned routes, emptying containers into trucks and hauling to disposal sites.
• Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 100–150 times per day, depending on route.
• Open and secure service gates while servicing customers.
• Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as needed.
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets.
• Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned truck.
• Visually inspect front load containers to ensure safe dumping procedures.
• Clean up areas around containers when servicing customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map/navigation

Communication skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Front Load Driver to service commercial customers on an assigned route, operating front-load trucks and hauling waste or recycling to disposal sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, interact with customers professionally, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Class B CDL, can read maps, and communicate clearly in English. The job requires frequent entry/exit from the cab and potential night/weekend hours at an