CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Residential Rear Load Driver to provide trash and recycling removal services in Louisville, Kentucky. Responsibilities include safely emptying containers and maintaining cleanliness of the truck. The ideal candidate should possess a Class B CDL and good communication skills.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers safely.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck cab.

Skills

Reading maps

Truck driving skills

General truck mechanics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

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!

Residential Rear Load Driver

Shift: 6:30am - 8:30pm M-F

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to a 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 and 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

• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day.
• Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
• General knowledge of truck mechanics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Experience & Knowledge

• Waste industry experience, a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously pushing/pulling a maximum of 75 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying a maximum of 75 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum 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 be able to obtain one 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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Please note that 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, 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.