CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke; Medora (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in Indiana is seeking Tractor Trailer Drivers to haul waste and recyclables, operate trailers, and ensure safety on local, state, and federal regulations. You will log routes, perform pre-trip inspections, interact with customers, and maintain equipment.

Requirements include a valid Class A CDL, DOT Medical Card, 19+ years old, and a clean driving record; ability to work nights and weekends. Indiana-based trucking role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL is required for the position.
• DOT Medical Card must be valid or obtainable prior to hire.
• Must be at least 19 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A CDL; Tanker Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer to haul waste, recyclables, and leachate to disposal sites or customers.
• Routinely enter/exit vehicle and maintain routes and driver logs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensure load securement and truck cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with internal and external customers.

Skills

Map reading

Truck driving skills

Independent worker

English proficiency

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Education

CDL Truck Driver Certification

DOT Medical Card

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!

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.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Routinely enter/exit truck multiple times day
• 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
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
• 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
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• 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/crawling
• Occasionally 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.