CDL Front Load Truck Driver

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing commercial customers on an assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Drivers will dump front-load containers utilizing the forks of the truck but may be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate trucks in a safe manner to provide trash or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and/or work orders by emptying trash/recycling containers into trucks and hauling them to a disposal site • Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 100-150 times per day, depending on the assigned route • Open and secure service gates while servicing customers • Pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings as needed • Maintain and update route & driver log sheets • Conduct daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and complete DVIR logs • Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service • Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck • Visually inspect front load containers to ensure safe dumping procedures • Clean up areas located around containers when servicing customers as needed • Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to read and understand a map and/or navigation system • Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills • Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers • 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