CDL Roll Off Driver

Rumpke; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Roll Off Driver in Columbus, IN to service customers with waste and recycling collection and hauling. The role involves delivering and removing roll-off containers, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with dispatch for additional work orders.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of CDL driving experience, basic truck maintenance knowledge, and the ability to work with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• General knowledge of truck mechanics.
• Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Climb to hook/unhook containers, move items to smooth the load and secure tarps
• Communicate with dispatch on additional work orders to ensure quality customer service
• Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Visually inspect roll off containers and ensure proper load securement to prevent loss of trash and debris
• Clean up areas located around compactor when servicing customers as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Map reading

Communication

English proficiency

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

Job description

Columbus, IN
1950 Tellman Rd
Columbus, IN 47201, USA

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!

Roll Off Drivers are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Roll Off Drivers will deliver, remove, and haul roll-off containers to/from customers sites.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies


• Climb to hook/unhook containers, move items to smooth the load and secure tarps


• Communicate with dispatch on additional work orders to ensure quality customer service


• Maintain and update route & driver log sheets


• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs


• Visually inspect roll off containers and ensure proper load securement to prevent loss of trash and debris


• Clean up areas located around compactor when servicing customers as needed


• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck


• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service


• 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


• 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:

• 1-2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred


• General knowledge of truck mechanics


• Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmission preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 50 lbs; rarely up to 100 lbs


• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs; occasionally up to 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 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Education

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.