Recycling Driver

Recycling Drivers are responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck and providing superior customer service to assigned routes through the collection and hauling of recycling materials to a recycling plant. Drivers navigate residential environments, congested roadways, alleyways, and high traffic areas all while ensuring his or her vehicle remains in compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as company standards. Recycling Drivers are valued as key members of our team who perform our most physically demanding job.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Performs pre- and post-trip inspection of vehicle, documenting and reporting any mechanical or safety issues.
• Operates vehicle in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements, all local, state, and federal laws, and Rumpke policies.
• Courteously interacts with customers, both internal and external, ensuring customers are serviced in a professional and timely manner.
• Safely lifts and loads refuse/recycling completely empty trash/recycling receptacles into vehicle, leaving area clean of debris, while monitoring waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Replaces recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Reports service issues, such as blocked alleyways, over-weight receptacles, safety hazards, or impassable streets, to Route Manager or Dispatcher.
• Immediately notifies Route Manager of any accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Works with Route Manager and Route Auditors to improve route efficiencies.
• Maintains and updates route sheets and driver logs.
• Clears waste from packer blade and truck body on each trip to disposal site or recycling facility.
• Attends scheduled safety meetings, information sessions, and trainings as directed by Route Manager.
• Performs other duties assigned by Route Manager possibly including assisting on other routes to meet customer needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Customer service oriented with desire to meet and exceed expectations.
• Professional, courteous, and trustworthy while maintaining a sense of pride in work.
• Time management skills to ensure duties are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to adhere to Rumpke polices and safety standards.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physical requirements including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand a map.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 19 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Currently hold a Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Currently hold a valid DOT Medical Card or can obtain prior to hire

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

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 a contract for employment 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.

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