CDL Residential Front Load Driver

Residential Front Load Drivers Overview

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!

12:00am – 2:00pm, Monday–Friday

• Operate trucks in a safe and compliant manner to provide trash or recycling removal services to customers by emptying trash/recycling carts into the truck and hauling to disposal site.
• May be required to pull or push containers from enclosures or inside buildings.
• Replace trash/recycling carts neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab.
• Conduct daily pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body while following proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position will not manage employees.

• Ability to read and understand a map and/or navigation system.
• Ability to drive all types of trucks in residential fleet.
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills.
• General knowledge of truck mechanics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills 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.

• Waste industry experience, a plus.
• Previous CDL driving preferred.

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/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/crawling.
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously sitting.
• Occasionally standing/walking.

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• 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 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.
• 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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

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.