CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, OH

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 many different routes in various areas. The position involves operating trucks safely and compliantly, servicing residential and commercial customers, maintaining the assigned vehicle, and providing professional customer service. The role requires frequent physical activity and work outdoors in changing conditions. A valid Class B CDL and a valid DOT Medical Card, or the ability to obtain one before hire, are required.

Requirements

Hold at least a valid Class B CDL.
Have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain one before hire.
Be at least 19 years of age.
Have no more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
Have no DUI or OVI convictions within the last 5 years, or no more than 2 within the last 10 years.
Be able to read and understand a map.
Have good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
Have excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills.
Be able to drive while pulling a trailer.
Be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs and signals, and safety training.
Be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Be able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Have a valid driver's license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Be able to travel between offices as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compliant trash or recycling removal by emptying containers into the truck and hauling materials to a disposal site.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–600 times per day, depending on the assigned 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 associated 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.