CDL Rear Load Truck Driver

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, IN

About The Position

Rear Load Truck Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant across various routes. The role involves safely emptying containers into the truck, transporting materials, maintaining the truck and route documentation, and providing professional customer service. Drivers may operate other types of trucks and perform additional duties as assigned. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

At least a valid Class B CDL.
A valid DOT Medical Card, or 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'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 English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
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 work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Able to meet the physical demands of frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 75 lbs and rarely up to 100 lbs.
Able to work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, sit, stand, and walk.

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 services by emptying containers into the truck and hauling 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.
Replace receptacles neatly at 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 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.