Tractor Trailer Driver

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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!

• 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 delivery to designated destinations.
• Routinely enter and exit the truck multiple times a day.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
• Visually inspect proper load securement.
• Maintain cleanliness of the 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.
• Operate heavy equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed.
• Assist the Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed.
• Haul leachate as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position will not manage employees.

• 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.
• 2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• Waste industry experience, a plus.
• A valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred).
• Experience on a skid steer preferred.

• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Rarely lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously sitting.
• Occasionally standing or walking.

• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain one prior to hire.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• No more than three moving violations within the last two years.
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last five years or two in the last ten years.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.