CDL Roll Off Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Georgetown, KY

25d

About The Position

Roll Off Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. They deliver, remove, and haul roll-off containers to and from customer sites. The role involves operating a truck safely, servicing containers, communicating with dispatch and customers, maintaining route and driver records, inspecting equipment and loads, and keeping the truck and service areas clean. This position does not manage employees. Rumpke is a family-owned waste and recycling company providing waste and recycling solutions to residents, businesses, and communities.

Requirements

At least a valid Class B CDL.
A valid DOT Medical Card, or the ability to obtain one before hire.
At least 19 years of age.
No more than three moving violations within the last two years.
No DUI or OVI convictions within the last five years, or two within the last ten years.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally 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.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
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 in high-traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas and exposure to residential and commercial waste.
Physical ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and rarely up to 100 pounds; frequently push or pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, sit, stand, and walk.
Ability to work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of CDL truck driving experience preferred.
Waste industry experience is a plus.
Licensed to operate both manual and automatic transmissions preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the truck safely 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 the load, and secure tarps.
Communicate with dispatch about additional work orders to ensure 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 ensure loads are properly secured 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.