Driver Trainee

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Georgetown, KY

44d

About The Position

The Driver Trainee trains alongside drivers to gain experience while working toward becoming a CDL driver. Drivers service 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, assisting with routes, operating a truck safely, and providing customer service. The position requires frequent truck entry and exit and work in changing outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to enter and exit the truck approximately 300–500 times per day.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Must obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
Must obtain a Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
No more than three moving violations within the last two years.
Must not have any DUI or OVI convictions within the last five years, or two within the last ten years.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Able to travel between offices as required.

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.
Enter and exit a truck 300–500 times per day to service the assigned route.
Operate a truck safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned routes and haul materials to a disposal site.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Maintain and update route sheets and log sheets.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.