Pup Truck Driver

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!

Pick-Up/Pup Truck Drivers are responsible for the collection of waste or recycling materials in alleys and tight areas.  Drivers also pick up missed stops as needed.  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 anywhere from 500-1000 times per day.  

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm 

Responsibilities of Position:

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Pick up missed stops as needed.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Deliver and/or remove waste/recycling carts or bins as necessary.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete DVIR logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Maintains a clean truck.
• Clean waste from the truck.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• General knowledge of mechanics of trucks preferred.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling).
• Ability to read and understand a map.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75lbs.
• Continuously stopping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Continuously climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously sitting, standing, and walking. 
• Occasionally working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or 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 work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• 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 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.