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Description The Driver Trainee position trains side by side with the drivers to gain experience. Driver Trainees begin employment in a trainee role while training to become a driver. The driving position is guaranteed if the training criteria is met. Drivers are responsible for servicing assigned route(s)/customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. 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) and hauling to disposal site. Clean up waste spills and overflows. Maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets. Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs. Professional interaction with internal and external customers Other duties as assigned. Specific Requirements for Position: Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment. Must obtain class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment. Must be able to obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment. 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. Skills & Abilities Needed for Position: Ability to read and understand a map. Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including but not limited to sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting). Required to enter/exit the truck approximately 300-500 times per day. Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Additional Working Conditions/Aspects: 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; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays. 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 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. Qualifications Education High School (preferred) General Education Diploma (preferred) ) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in