CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

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 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. Shift: 5:00am - 7:00pm M-F 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 - Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills - General knowledge of truck mechanics - Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position: - Waste industry experience, a plus Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: - Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs - Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 75 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 - Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling - Frequently climbing and/or balancing - Frequently sitting/standing/walking Additional Working Conditions/Aspects: Must have at least a valid Class B CDL 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 work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays