CDL Residential Front Load Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Broadview Heights, OH is seeking a Residential Front Load Driver to service assigned routes, operating trucks to collect waste and recycling. The role emphasizes safe driving, proper vehicle maintenance, and professional customer interactions.

Requirements include a valid Class B CDL, DOT Medical Card, being at least 19, and clean driving history. Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Benefits include health/dental/vision and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• No DUI/OVI within the last 5 years or 2 in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks in a safe and compliant manner to provide trash or recycling removal services by emptying carts into the truck and hauling to disposal.
• May pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings.
• Replace trash/recycling carts neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets and keep truck cab clean.
• Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when cleaning waste from the packer blade and truck body.

Skills

Map reading/navigation

Truck driving

Truck mechanics knowledge

Communication

English language

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

Job description

RUM-Cleveland
Broadview Heights, OH
3131 E Royalton Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147, USA

RUM-Cleveland
Broadview Heights, OH
3131 E Royalton Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147, 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 Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing customers on an assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position requires the ability to operate different trucks, so excellent driving/maneuvering skills are essential.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate trucks in a safe and compliant manner to provide trash or recycling removal services to customers by emptying trash/recycling carts into truck and hauling to disposal site
• May be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings
• Replace trash/recycling carts neatly at the curb or designated area
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route sheets
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
• Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• 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 and/or navigation system
• Ability to drive all types of trucks in residential fleet
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Previous CDL driving preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequentlylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 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
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting
• Occasionally 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 workflexible 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

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, and/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.

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.

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Education

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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