Rear Load Driver Non-CDL

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking Residential Rear Load Drivers (Non-CDL) in the United States. This position involves servicing customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety. The role includes driving and operating trucks on various routes. Rumpke provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans. Join Rumpke to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions.
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete logs.
• Clean up waste spills and maintain cleanliness of truck.

Skills

Ability to read and understand a map

Ability to enter/exit the truck 300-500 times per day

General knowledge of truck mechanics

Good written and verbal communication skills

English proficiency for communication

Education

General Education Diploma or better

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!

Residential Rear Load Drivers (Non-CDL) are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position operates various types of trucks. Drivers will service many different routes in various areas.

Responsibilities of Position

• Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to disposal site
• Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
• May be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
• Deliver trash or recycling containers 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
• Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• 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

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Frequentlylifting/carrying a max of 75 lbs
• Continuously 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 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 workflexible 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

Education

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

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.

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