CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Georgetown, KY

About The Position

Rear Load Truck Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers may work on different routes in various areas. The role involves operating trucks safely and compliantly, providing customer service, maintaining route and vehicle records, and keeping the truck clean. Drivers may also deliver containers, manually load bulk items, and operate other types of trucks as needed.

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 no more than 2 within the last 10 years.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Good written and verbal communication skills for effective, professional communication with internal and external customers.
Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
Ability to drive while pulling a trailer.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Ability to work flexible hours, including 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.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of truck mechanics.
1–2 years of CDL truck driving experience.
Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and compliant trash or recycling removal by emptying containers into the truck and hauling the materials to a disposal site.
Routinely enter and exit the truck approximately 300–600 times per day, depending on the route.
Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as needed.
Return receptacles neatly to the curb or designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Maintain and update route and driver log sheets.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete the required logs.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers and provide excellent customer service.
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and keep the truck cab clean.
Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed.
Manually load bulk items as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck.
Operate other types of trucks as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.