CDL Utility Driver

Rumpke Careers•Louisville, KY

12d

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company in the waste and recycling industry, committed to safety, service, the environment, and employee growth. Utility Drivers provide waste or recycling collection and hauling services, transporting materials to disposal sites or recycling plants. They operate various types of trucks and may fill in for other drivers, serving different routes and areas. The role includes frequent truck entry and exit and work in changing outdoor conditions and around waste and airborne matter. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of CDL truck driving experience.
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.
Ability to obtain certification for various trucks.
Ability to enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to drive all types of trucks in the fleet and demonstrate excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
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, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 75 pounds; continuously push or pull up to 75 pounds; and rarely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
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.
Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and/or balance.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and compliant trash or recycling removal by emptying containers into the truck and hauling materials to a disposal site.
Operate various types of trucks and complete various routes.
Pick up missed stops or routes as needed.
Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed.
Replace containers neatly at the curb or designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and maintain the cleanliness of the truck cab.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.