CDL-Ready Driver Trainee

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Waverly (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Ohio is hiring a Driver Trainee. This entry position trains alongside experienced drivers to prepare you for a CDL license and to service assigned routes.

You will learn safe driving, route navigation, and customer service while gaining hands-on experience with waste and recycling collection. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as you progress toward class B CDL.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must read and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain required CDL license
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed
• Enter/exit a truck 300-500 times per day to service assigned route
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and hauling to disposal site
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Map reading

Communication skills

English language

Safety conscious

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Ohio is hiring a Driver Trainee. This entry position trains alongside experienced drivers to prepare you for a CDL license and to service assigned routes.

You will learn safe driving, route navigation, and customer service while gaining hands-on experience with waste and recycling collection. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as you progress toward class B CDL.