Driver Trainee

Rumpke Careers•Dayton, OH

18d

About The Position

The Driver Trainee trains alongside drivers to gain experience and learn the skills needed to advance into a CDL driver role. Trainees assist with servicing assigned routes and customers by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The role includes classroom and field training, independent study to obtain the required CDL, and supporting daily route operations while following safety requirements, regulations, and company policies. Rumpke is a family-owned and operated waste and recycling company. Its mission is to provide waste and recycling solutions through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and employee growth. The position does not manage employees. The job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work and may change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must have no more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
Must not have any DUI or OVI convictions 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, comprehend, study for, and pass exams.
Must be able to read and understand a map.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to enter and exit the truck approximately 300–600 times per day.

Responsibilities

Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain the required CDL license.
Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed.
Operate a truck safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies, following methods learned in training.
Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned routes and hauling materials to disposal sites.
Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows.
Learn to maintain and update route sheets and logs, and assist the trainer with these functions.
Learn to conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs, and assist the trainer with these functions.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck.
Enter and exit a truck approximately 300–600 times per day to service the assigned route.
Perform other duties as assigned.