CDL Utility Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Louisville, KY

12d

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated waste and recycling company that provides collection and hauling services to customers and communities. Utility Drivers collect waste or recycling materials and transport them to a disposal site or recycling plant. The role operates various types of trucks and covers different routes and areas, often filling in for other drivers. The position involves frequent truck entry and exit, route and vehicle inspections, container delivery and replacement, spill cleanup, and maintaining route and driver logs. Drivers are expected to interact professionally with internal and external customers and perform other duties as assigned. The position does not manage employees.

Requirements

At least 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.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Ability to obtain certification to operate various trucks.
Ability to read and understand a map and drive all types of trucks in the fleet.
Excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
Good written and verbal communication skills for effective, professional communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs, continuous pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs, and rare lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Collect trash or recycling from customers safely and compliantly, emptying containers into the truck and hauling materials to a disposal site.
Operate various types of trucks and complete various routes.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day, depending on the assigned route.
Pick up missed stops and routes as needed.
Deliver trash and recycling containers as needed.
Replace containers neatly at the curb or in a designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and keep the truck cab clean.
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.