Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Tractor Trailer Driver to haul waste, recyclables, and leachate to disposal sites and customer locations. You will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure safe loading, and maintain accurate driver logs while providing excellent customer service.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, preferably 2 years of experience, and may involve operating skid steers and Roll Off trucks. Schedule includes nights and weekends with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class A CDL.
• 2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• DOT Medical Card required or able to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all regulations and company policies to ensure timely pickup and delivery of trailers.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
• Visually inspect load securement and maintain truck cab cleanliness.
• Maintain and update route and driver logs.
• Interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent service.
• Load bales into 53ft trailers using a skid steer and ramps as needed.
• Log bale counts and stops using a mobile app.
• Operate Roll Off equipment and haul leachate as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

2 years CDL experience

Tanker Endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

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: Sunday-Thursday 5AM-7PM

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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