Driver Trainee

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Forest (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee to provide essential waste and recycling services. As a trainee, you'll gain experience while training to become a CDL driver, working alongside experienced drivers.

This opportunity involves rigorous training and requires obtaining necessary certifications. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be physically capable of the job's demands. Rumpke offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Obtain a class B CDL permit.
• Obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training to obtain CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes.
• Operate a truck in a safe manner according to regulations.

Skills

Ability to read and understand a map

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

High School (preferred)

General Education Diploma (preferred)

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!

The Driver Trainee position trains side‑by‑side with the drivers to gain experience. Driver Trainees begin employment in a trainee role while training to become a CDL driver. Drivers are responsible for servicing assigned route(s)/customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant.

Work Hours: 5:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities of Position

• Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain the required CDL license
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed
• Enter and exit a truck 300–500 times per day to service assigned routes
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned routes and haul to disposal or recycling sites
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route sheets and logs
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• 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 enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day
• Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position

• Obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment
• Obtain a class B CDL permit
• Obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull a maximum of 75 lbs
• Work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Work continuously in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases and other airborne matter
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Frequently climb and/or balance
• Frequently sit, stand, walk in an office environment

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• 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

Qualifications

Education: High School (preferred); General Education Diploma (preferred)

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.