CDL Roll Off Driver

Job Description

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!

Roll Off Drivers are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Roll Off Drivers will deliver, remove, and haul roll-off containers to/from customers sites.

Qualified applicants must possess a Class A/B CDL without an E restriction (automatic-only)

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Routinely enter/exit truck multiple times day
• Climb to hook/unhook containers, move items to smooth the load and secure tarps
• Communicate with dispatch on additional work orders to ensure quality customer service
• Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Visually inspect roll off containers and ensure proper load securement to prevent loss of trash and debris
• Clean up areas located around compactor when servicing customers as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• 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
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
• 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

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 1-2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• General knowledge of truck mechanics
• Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmission preferred 

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 50 lbs; rarely up to 100 lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs; occasionally up to 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
• No E-restriction, must be able to drive a manual transmission. 
• 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
• 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.