Tractor Trailer Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling

About The Position

Tractor Trailer Drivers are responsible for hauling trailers of waste, recyclables, and/or leachate to a disposal site, recycling plant or customer site. Tractor Trailer Drivers may also be required to climb to hook/unhook trailers, move items to smooth the load, and secure tarps. Shift: 5:00am - 7:00pm M-F

Requirements

Ability to read and understand a map
Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
Ability to work independently
Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
General knowledge of truck mechanics
A valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred)
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire
Must be at least 19 years of age
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
Must not have any 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)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred
Waste industry experience, a plus
Experience on a skid steer preferred

Responsibilities

Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies to ensure timely and efficient pick up of trailers and deliver to designated destination
Routinely enter/exit truck multiple times day
Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
Visually inspect proper load securement
Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
Responsible for picking up bales from the ground at various stops and using a skid steer and ramps to load them into 53ft van trailers as needed
Utilize an app on your phone to log bale counts and number of stops each day as needed
Operate heavy equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed
Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed
Haul leachate as needed
Perform other duties as assigned