Driver Trainee

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee in Ohio to train alongside drivers and advance to a CDL driver role. The position supports servicing routes and customers with waste or recycling while learning essential driving and safety skills.

Responsibilities include classroom and on-the-road training, daily route assistance, and preparing route sheets. The role emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and readiness for progression to a driver position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand a map.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be able to pass exams and training requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training to obtain required CDL license.
• Assist as a trainee on daily routes and learn to service assigned route(s).
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 times per day while learning routes and duties.
• Operate a truck safely in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Assist with waste or recycling removal and hauling to disposal sites.
• Learn to maintain route sheets/logs and conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

English communication

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School (preferred)

GED (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 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

• High School (preferred)
• General Education Diploma (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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