CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Dayton is looking for a Residential Rear Load Driver to join their team. In this role, you'll provide essential waste and recycling services across various routes in a safe and compliant manner.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to customer service, a valid Class B CDL, and be able to fulfill physical job requirements. Rumpke offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers safely.
• Clean waste spills and overflows.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs.

Skills

Ability to read and understand a map

Good written and verbal communication skills

General knowledge of truck mechanics

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RUM-Dayton Hauling
Dayton Hauling Campus
1932 E Monument Ave
Dayton, OH 45402, USA

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!

Residential Rear Load Drivers are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position operates various types of trucks. Drivers will service many different routes in various areas.

Shift: 6:00am - 8:00pm M-F

Responsibilities of Position:

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to disposal site
• Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
• May be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
• Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed
• 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
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 75 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education:

General Education Diploma or better.
High School or better.