Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Shift: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F.
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!
Position Summary Utility Driver responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Operates various types of trucks, often filling in for other drivers, and serves many different routes in various areas.
Responsibilities
Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to disposal site
Operate various types of trucks and/or complete various routes
Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300‑500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
Pick up missed stops and/or routes as needed
Deliver trash/recycling containers as needed
Replace trash/recycling containers neatly at the curb or designated area
Clean up waste spills and overflows
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
Conduct pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections and complete logs
Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not manage employees
Skills & Abilities
Ability to get certified in various trucks
Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300‑500 times per day
Ability to read and understand a map
Ability to drive all types of trucks in fleet
Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
General knowledge of truck mechanics
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
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum 1‑2 years CDL truck driving experience
Waste industry experience, a plus
Physical Requirements
Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 75 lbs
Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max 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
Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
Frequently climbing and/or balancing
Frequently sitting/standing/walking in an office environment
Additional Working Conditions / Aspects
Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be 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
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
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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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!
Position Summary Utility Driver responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. Operates various types of trucks, often filling in for other drivers, and serves many different routes in various areas.
Responsibilities
Provide trash or recycling removal services to customers, in a safe and compliant way, by emptying trash/recycling containers into truck and hauling to disposal site
Operate various types of trucks and/or complete various routes
Routinely enter/exit the truck approximately 300‑500 times per day, depending on the assigned route
Pick up missed stops and/or routes as needed
Deliver trash/recycling containers as needed
Replace trash/recycling containers neatly at the curb or designated area
Clean up waste spills and overflows
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body and ensure cleanliness of truck cab
Maintain and update route & driver log sheets
Conduct pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections and complete logs
Professionally interact with internal and external customers, providing excellent customer service
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not manage employees
Skills & Abilities
Ability to get certified in various trucks
Ability to enter/exit the truck approximately 300‑500 times per day
Ability to read and understand a map
Ability to drive all types of trucks in fleet
Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
General knowledge of truck mechanics
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
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum 1‑2 years CDL truck driving experience
Waste industry experience, a plus
Physical Requirements
Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 75 lbs
Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max 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
Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
Frequently climbing and/or balancing
Frequently sitting/standing/walking in an office environment
Additional Working Conditions / Aspects
Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be 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
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
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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