CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Kentucky seeks dedicated team members to provide waste and recycling removal services. The role requires excellent truck driving skills, a valid Class B CDL, and the ability to lift and maneuver heavy containers. With a commitment to safety and service, the company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. Join us to make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is a plus.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• No more than 3 moving violations in 2 years.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Interact with customers and maintain cleanliness of the truck.
• Replace receptacles at curb or designated area and clean spills.
• Maintain and update route and driver logs; perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Interact professionally with customers and provide excellent service.
• Ensure truck cab cleanliness and waste handling safety.

Skills

Ability to read and understand a map

Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

English language

Education

High School (preferred)

General Education Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Valid Class B CDL

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!

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
• 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

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position

• Waste industry experience, a plus

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 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.

Qualifications

Education: High School (preferred), General Education Diploma (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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