CDL Front Load Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Effingham, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Their mission is to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of their people. Joining Rumpke means being part of a team providing essential services and enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing commercial customers on assigned routes, collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This role involves utilizing the forks of the truck to dump front-load containers and may require pulling or pushing containers from enclosures or inside buildings.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand a map and/or navigation system
Required to enter/exit the truck approximately 100-150 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
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
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
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

1-2 CDL truck driving experience preferred
Front Load truck driving experience preferred
Waste industry experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Operate trucks in a safe manner to provide trash or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and/or work orders by emptying trash/recycling containers into trucks and hauling them to a disposal site
Maintains and updates route sheets
Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
Visually inspect front load containers to ensure safe dumping procedures
Clean up areas located around containers when servicing customers as needed
Open and secure service gates while servicing customers
Professionally interact with internal and external customers
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
Service approximately 100 – 150 commercial customers per day
Perform other duties as assigned