CDL Front Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Front Load Drivers service commercial customers on assigned routes by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers empty front-load containers using the truck’s forks and may need to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings. This role involves operating and maintaining an assigned truck, completing inspections and route documentation, and providing professional customer service. The position does not manage employees.

Requirements

At least a valid Class B CDL.
A valid DOT Medical Card, or the ability to obtain one before hire.
At least 19 years of age.
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
No DUI or OVI convictions within the last 5 years, or 2 in the last 10 years.
Read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Ability to read and understand a map and/or navigation system.
Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Ability to travel between offices, as required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to meet the stated physical and work-environment demands, including handling containers and working outdoors and around waste.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of truck mechanics.
1–2 years of CDL truck driving experience.
Previous front-load truck driving experience.
Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely on assigned routes or work orders, emptying trash or recycling containers into the truck and hauling materials to a disposal site.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 100–150 times per day, depending on the route.
Open and secure service gates while servicing customers.
Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as needed.
Maintain and update route and driver log sheets.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers and provide excellent customer service.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck.
Visually inspect front-load containers to ensure safe dumping procedures.
Clean areas around containers when servicing customers, as needed.
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.