CDL Front Load Truck Driver

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Town of Mansfield (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a truck driver to provide essential waste removal services for residential and commercial customers in the Town of Mansfield. As a driver, you will operate trucks safely, conduct pre-trip inspections, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining proper procedures.

This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Candidates must have a valid Class B CDL and be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• Staff must possess a valid Class B CDL and DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely to provide trash/recycling removal.
• Conduct daily truck inspections and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Truck driving/maneuvering skills

Communication skills

Map navigation

General knowledge of truck mechanics

Education

High School diploma or General Education Diploma

Tools

CDL truck

Job description

Position Overview

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!

Shift: 12:00am - 2:00pm M-F

Responsibilities

• 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 hireMust 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.

Education

• High School (preferred)
• General Education Diploma (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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