CDL Utility Driver

Rumpke Careers•Medora, IN

About The Position

Utility Drivers provide waste or recycling collection and hauling services for customers, transporting materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers operate various types of trucks and serve different routes and areas, often filling in for other drivers. The position involves frequent truck entry and exit, route support, container delivery and replacement, cleanup, vehicle inspections, recordkeeping, and professional interaction with customers and colleagues. This 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 within the last 5 years, or 2 within the last 10 years.
Ability to become certified in various trucks.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to 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 to communicate professionally and effectively 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.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs and continuous pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and compliantly collect trash or recycling from customers and haul it to a disposal site or recycling plant.
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 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 a clean 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.