Driver Trainee: CDL-Ready on Waste Routes

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Columbus, OH is seeking a Driver Trainee who trains alongside our drivers to gain hands-on experience. The trainee role starts before certification, with a guaranteed driving position once training criteria are met.

Responsibilities include safe operation, servicing routes, waste removal, logging route sheets, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and professional customer interactions. Must meet licensing and clean driving record requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL license within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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 route(s) and hauling to disposal site.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Physical stamina

Frequent truck entries

Customer communication

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Columbus, OH is seeking a Driver Trainee who trains alongside our drivers to gain hands-on experience. The trainee role starts before certification, with a guaranteed driving position once training criteria are met.

Responsibilities include safe operation, servicing routes, waste removal, logging route sheets, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and professional customer interactions. Must meet licensing and clean driving record requirements.