CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Waste & RecyclingLouisville, KY
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

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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