Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Tractor Trailer Driver. You will haul trailers of waste, recyclables, and leachate, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and ensure loads are securely tied down.

This role requires a valid Class A CDL and offers a path with diverse, hands-on responsibilities. The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork, with a schedule from 5:00am to 7:00pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Map reading and navigation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage routes.
• Strong written and spoken English for safety and instructions.
• Customer service orientation when interacting with clients.
• Basic knowledge of truck mechanics and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck safely per regulations and company policies to ensure timely trailer pickup and delivery.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
• Visually inspect load securement.
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab.
• Maintain and update route and driver logs.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
• Load bales into 53ft trailers using skid steer and ramps when needed.
• Log bale counts and daily stops using a phone app.
• Operate heavy equipment to load trailers when needed.
• Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed.
• Haul leachate as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Independent worker

English proficiency

Customer service

Truck mechanics knowledge

Education

General Education Diploma

High School education

Job description

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!

Schedule: 5:00am - 7:00pm TU-SA

Tractor Trailer Drivers are responsible for hauling trailers of waste, recyclables, and/or leachate to a disposal site, recycling plant or customer site. Tractor Trailer Drivers may also be required to climb to hook/unhook trailers, move items to smooth the load, and secure tarps.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies to ensure timely and efficient pick up of trailers and deliver to designated destination
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
• Visually inspect proper load securement
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• Responsible for picking up bales from the ground at various stops and using a skid steer and ramps to load them into 53ft van trailers as needed
• Utilize an app on your phone to log bale counts and number of stops each day as needed
• Operate heavy equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed
• Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed
• Haul leachate 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 work independently
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• 2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred
• A valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred)
• Experience on a skid steer preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting
• Occasionally 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

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

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

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