CDL Roll Off Driver

Rumpke Careers•Medora, IN

About The Position

Roll Off Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to disposal sites or recycling plants. They deliver, remove, and haul roll-off containers to and from customer sites. The role requires safe truck operation, customer service, routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, and physical work in outdoor and industrial conditions. The 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 or OVI convictions within the last 5 years, or 2 within the last 10 years.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills for professional communication with internal and external customers.
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.
Ability to travel between offices, as required.
Ability to work outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Physical ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs and rarely up to 100 lbs; frequently push or pull up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, sit, stand, and walk.
Ability to work in possible high-traffic conditions and tight driving areas and with exposure to residential and commercial waste.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of CDL truck-driving experience preferred.
Waste industry experience is a plus.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmissions preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the truck safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Routinely enter and exit the truck throughout the day.
Climb to hook and unhook containers, move items to smooth loads, and secure tarps.
Communicate with dispatch about additional work orders to support quality customer service.
Maintain and update route and driver log sheets.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
Visually inspect roll-off containers and secure loads to prevent loss of trash and debris.
Clean areas around compactors when servicing customers, as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.