CDL Rear-Load Truck Driver – Route & Service

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in the United States is seeking a Rear Load Truck Driver to service multiple routes, collect waste and recycling, and ensure safe, compliant operations with positive customer interactions.

The role requires a Class B CDL with a DOT Medical Card, the ability to lift, push, and pull, and flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• Waste industry experience preferred.
• Must have valid Class B CDL and DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way.
• Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300-600 times per day.
• Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as needed.
• 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.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab.
• Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed.
• Manually load bulk items as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck.
• Operate other types of trucks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read a map

Communication skills

Truck driving/maneuvering

Drive with trailer

English language

Education

High School (preferred)

General Education Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in the United States is seeking a Rear Load Truck Driver to service multiple routes, collect waste and recycling, and ensure safe, compliant operations with positive customer interactions.

The role requires a Class B CDL with a DOT Medical Card, the ability to lift, push, and pull, and flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed. Training and benefits are provided.