Driver Trainee

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee in Ohio to train side-by-side with drivers and gain experience toward a CDL driver role. Trainees assist with servicing routes and learning safe driving practices while training to advance to a driver position.

You will participate in classroom and field sessions, complete pre- and post-trip inspections, and communicate professionally with customers. This role requires commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must obtain DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate and understand safety training.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training and study to obtain required CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed.
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 times per day to service assigned route.
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all regulations and company policies.
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on route and hauling to disposal sites.
• Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows.
• Learn how to maintain and update route sheets/logs and assist trainer.
• Learn pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs with trainer assistance.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading maps

English language

Written and verbal communication

Exam readiness

Education

High School

GED

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 move into a CDL driver role. Driver Trainees are responsible for assisting with servicing assigned route(s)/customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant while learning the skills necessary to advance to a driver role.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain required CDL license
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 times per day to service assigned route
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies in accordance with the methods learned from training
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on route(s) and hauling to disposal sites
• Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows
• Learn how to maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets and assist trainer with this function
• Learn how to conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs and assist trainer with this function
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to read, comprehend, study for, and pass exams
• Ability to read and understand a map
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-600 times per day
• Must posses good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• 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

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment
• Must be able to obtain class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment
• Must be able to obtain class B CDL within 90 days of employment

  Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

  • Frequently 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
  • Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
  • Frequently climbing and/or balancing
  • Frequently sitting/standing/walking

  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

  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.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Preferred

  High School

  General Education Diploma

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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