CDL Utility Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Columbus, IN

17d

About The Position

Utility Drivers service customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials 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 requires a Class A CDL license as stated near the beginning of the posting; the additional working conditions section also lists a valid Class B CDL as a requirement. Drivers provide safe, compliant service, maintain route and driver logs, inspect vehicles, keep trucks clean, and interact professionally with customers. The position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Must have a Class A CDL license, as stated in the posting.
At least 1–2 years of CDL truck-driving experience.
Must have at least a valid Class B CDL, as listed in the additional working conditions.
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain one before hire.
Must be 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.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Ability to get certified in various trucks.
Ability to read and understand a map and drive all types of trucks in the fleet.
Excellent truck-driving and maneuvering skills and general knowledge of truck mechanics.
Good written and verbal communication skills for professional communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day.
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.
Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently climb and/or balance; and frequently sit, stand, or walk in an office environment.
Work continuously outside in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter.
May be exposed to high-traffic conditions, tight driving areas, and residential and commercial waste.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, 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.
Enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day, depending on the assigned route.
Pick up missed stops and/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 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.