Delivery Truck Driver - Carts & Bins

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Vickery (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking Delivery Truck Drivers to deliver and remove waste and recycling carts and bins to customers. Drivers must safely operate the vehicle and provide courteous service.

Requirements include reading maps, excellent driving ability, and basic vehicle mechanics knowledge. A valid DOT Medical Card and minimum age of 19 are required, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry is a plus.
• 1-2 years of prior experience driving a large company van or truck preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck and perform duties in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Deliver waste and recycling carts and bins to customers and vendors.
• Complete proper documentation on deliveries and removals.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update work orders.
• Interact professionally with coworkers and customers to provide excellent service.
• Assist in other projects as needed.
• Operate other types of trucks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Truck driving

Vehicle mechanics

Small power tools

Customer communication

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!

Delivery Truck Drivers are responsible for the delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and bins to customers. Delivery Drivers must safely operate the vehicle, as well as provide courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities Of Position

• Operate a truck and safely perform job duties in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Deliver waste and recycling carts and bins to customers and vendors
• Complete proper documentation on deliveries and removals
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs
• Maintain and update work orders
• Professionally interact with co-workers, and internal/external customers, providing excellent customer service to all
• Assist in other projects or areas as needed
• Operate other types of trucks 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/GPS
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Ability to use small power tools for basic repairs on containers
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Experience & Knowledge Needed For Position

• Waste industry experience, a plus
• 1-2 years of previous experience driving a large company van or truck, preferred

Physical Requirements In a Regular Workday

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 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
• Continuously climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking in an office environment

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• 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.