CDL Front Load Truck Driver

Rumpke•Lancaster, KY

41d

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. 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! Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing commercial customers on an assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers will dump front-load containers utilizing the forks of the truck but may be required to pull or push 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
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
Frequently 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
Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
Frequently climbing and/or balancing
Frequently sitting/standing/walking

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