CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is hiring Tractor Trailer Drivers in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves hauling waste and recyclables, performing safety checks, and maintaining logs. You will interact with customers and support Roll Off operations as needed.

Qualified candidates have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred, 1–2 years driving experience, and must pass pre-employment testing. The schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-7am, with overtime and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Class A CDL.
• DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain before hire.
• Reading and speaking English proficiently.
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tractor Trailer to haul waste, recyclables, and leachate.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain and update route and driver logs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and log entries.
• Ensure load securement and truck cleanliness.
• Interact with customers professionally.
• Assist Roll Off operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Independent worker

English proficiency

Customer communication

Operate equipment

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

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!

Tractor Trailer Drivers are responsible for hauling trailers of waste, recyclables, and/or leachate to a disposal site, recycling plant or customer site. Tractor Trailer Drivers may also be required to climb to hook/unhook trailers, move items to smooth the load, and secure tarps.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 5pm-7am

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Visually inspect proper load securement
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• Operate equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck
• Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed
• 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
• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to operate equipment as needed

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• 1-2 years CDL truck driving experience required
• A valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred)
• Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmission 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
• Frequently working outside
• Continuously working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawlingOccasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently 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

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

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

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