CDL Utility Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Delaware, OH

About The Position

Utility Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The position operates various types of trucks and serves different routes and areas, often filling in for other drivers. Work includes frequent entry into and exit from the truck, customer service, route and vehicle documentation, and vehicle inspections. The role involves outdoor work and exposure to changing weather, waste, airborne matter, and traffic or tight driving areas. Utility Drivers do not manage employees.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of CDL truck-driving experience.
At least a valid Class B CDL.
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 become certified in various trucks.
Ability to drive all types of trucks in the fleet and complete various routes.
Excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills.
Ability to read and understand a map.
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.
Must successfully complete 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

Collect and haul customers’ trash or recycling to a disposal site or recycling plant safely and compliantly.
Operate various types of trucks and complete different routes.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day, depending on the route.
Pick up missed stops or routes as needed.
Deliver trash or recycling containers as needed.
Return containers neatly to the curb or 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.