CDL Residential Front Load Driver

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.

New Carlisle (OH)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Residential Front Load Driver to service assigned routes, hauling waste and recycling to disposal sites. You will operate various trucks with strong driving and maneuvering skills, maintain route documents, and interact professionally with customers throughout the day.

This role requires a valid Class B CDL, DOT medical card, and ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Experience in waste collection a plus.
DOT Medical Card required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely to remove trash or recycling on assigned routes.
Pull or push containers from enclosures or buildings when needed.
Return carts neatly to curb or designated area after service.
Maintain route sheets and truck cleanliness.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and logs.
Interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when handling waste.

Skills

Map reading

Truck driving

Maneuvering skills

English proficiency

Communication with customers

Education

GED/High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

CDL driving

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!

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
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
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:

Waste industry experience, a plus
Previous CDL driving preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

Frequently lifting/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 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

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.

Qualifications

Education