CDL Waste & Recycling Route Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is hiring a Utility Driver in Ironton, OH to service customers with trash and recycling pickups on various routes. The role involves operating multiple truck types and maintaining safety and compliance.

You will regularly enter/exit the cab, load materials, and ensure timely collection. Strong maps literacy, CDL credentials, and customer-focused communication are essential to succeed on this team.

Qualifications

• CDL driving experience required (1–2 years).
• Ability to read and understand a map for routing.
• Able to drive all trucks in the fleet.
• Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and safety.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Strong customer service mindset when servicing routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, safely and efficiently.
• Operate various types of trucks and routes.
• Routinely enter/exit the truck 300-500 times per day.
• Pick up missed stops and routes as needed.
• Deliver/replace containers at curb or designated area.
• Clean up spills and ensure cleanliness of truck.
• Maintain route and driver logs; perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL driving

Map reading

Truck operation

Truck mechanics knowledge

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is hiring a Utility Driver in Ironton, OH to service customers with trash and recycling pickups on various routes. The role involves operating multiple truck types and maintaining safety and compliance.

You will regularly enter/exit the cab, load materials, and ensure timely collection. Strong maps literacy, CDL credentials, and customer-focused communication are essential to succeed on this team.