CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Tractor Trailer Drivers haul trailers of waste, recyclables, and/or leachate to disposal sites, recycling plants, or customer sites. They may climb to hook or unhook trailers, move items to smooth loads, and secure tarps. The role operates trucks and related equipment while following safety requirements, regulations, and company policies. Drivers may also assist the Roll Off line of business by operating a Roll Off truck as needed. The position does not manage employees. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. The position may require flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Work can involve outdoor conditions, changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, dust, odors, mist, gases, airborne matter, high traffic, tight driving areas, and exposure to residential and commercial waste. Drivers may need to travel between offices as required.

Requirements

A valid Class A CDL is required; the posting also states that at least a valid Class B CDL is required.
A valid DOT Medical Card is required, or the ability to obtain one before hire.
One to two years of CDL truck-driving experience is required.
Must be 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.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand and respond to questions and directions, read traffic signs and signals, and understand safety training.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills.
Ability to work independently.
Good written and verbal communication skills for professional communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to operate equipment as needed.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds; and rarely up to 100 pounds.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance; frequently sit; and occasionally stand or walk.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.
Tanker endorsement.
License to operate both manual and automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

Operate the truck safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Routinely enter and exit the truck during the workday.
Maintain and update route and driver log sheets.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
Visually inspect load securement.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service.
Operate equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck.
Assist the Roll Off line of business by operating a Roll Off truck as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.