Quantcast
Channel: Recycling – Green Job Post
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 10

Driver, Recycling (CDL): Rumpke Waste

$
0
0

The recycling driver position is a physically demanding job.  Drivers are responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of acceptable recycling materials to a recycling plant.  This position routinely requires extensive physical exertion (lifting, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) and entering/exiting the truck approximately 600-1000 times per day.  Recycling drivers are exposed to extreme weather conditions.  The hours and physical demand may vary by route or area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
  • Provide recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to recycling plant.
  • Replace recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
  • Clean up spills and overflows.
  • Maintain and update route sheets and maps.
  • Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
  • Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
  • Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Maintain a clean truck.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to read and understand a map.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing).
  • Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission.
  • General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
  • Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred.
  • Waste or recycling industry experience, a plus.
  • Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
  • Must have a valid DOT medical card or able to obtain prior to hire.
  • Must not have any DUI’s or OVI’s within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
  • Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
  • No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
  • 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Exposure to residential and commercial recycling and possibly waste.
  • Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle.

Apply here: Rumpke


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 10

Trending Articles