CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Louisville, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company, ranking 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 to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods, while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Residential Rear Load Drivers are responsible for servicing customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant, operating various types of trucks across different routes.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand a map
Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 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 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
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience

Responsibilities

Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to disposal site
Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
May be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings
Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
Clean up waste spills and overflows
Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed
Perform other duties as assigned