CDL Residential Front Load Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Delaware, OH

About The Position

Residential Front Load Drivers service customers on assigned routes by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The role requires operating different types of trucks and strong driving and maneuvering skills. Drivers provide customer service, maintain route documentation and truck cleanliness, complete vehicle inspections and logs, and follow safety procedures when cleaning the packer blade and truck body. The position involves working outdoors in changing conditions and handling waste and recycling materials.

Requirements

At least a valid Class B CDL.
A valid DOT Medical Card, or the 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's or OVI's within the last 5 years, or 2 in the last 10 years.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to drive all types of trucks in the residential fleet.
Excellent truck driving and maneuvering skills.
General knowledge of truck mechanics.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally 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.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is a plus.
1–2 years of CDL truck driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely and compliantly to collect trash or recycling from customer carts and haul it to a disposal site.
Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings when required.
Return carts neatly to the curb or designated area.
Clean up waste spills and overflows.
Maintain and update route sheets.
Keep the truck cab clean.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logs.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers and provide excellent customer service.
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.