rear load driver

truck driver

equipment operator

vehicle technician

diesel mechanic

Rumpke

Where to begin? As with any customer service job you will be handling complaints and that will be a majority of what you do, no one ever calls customer service about good things. Management has little to no experience or even puts any outward effort to actually lead a team, they are the bosses and what they say goes. The people who don't question anything are the ones shown favoritism. Management does little to actually engage let alone support employees. In training you are told you do not have to take abuse from a customer but the reality is you cannot hang up on them and trying to get a supervisor to take a call is nigh impossible. Say goodby to having a life and sharing any part of it on social media because they will look at it and if it does not fit their taste you will be told to take it down. Don't bother talking to your significant other or family about the job because if they say anything you will be held accountable. To schedule time off is a nightmare and if you have to call off because you need to go to the hospital don't bother bringing in a doctors note because you will still be pointed. If you don't agree with something you might as well not say anything because you will be vilified and management will do everything they can to either get you out or make your time here insufferable.  If you have family good luck because as i said scheduling time off is a nightmare. You are expected to put the job and the company over everything else. Don't bother making friends with your coworkers or talking to them outside of work or discussing frustrations with them, they don't like that. Information dissemination is terrible, they will say one thing to one person and something completely different to another end expect everyone to know the new information. Rest assured while you are waiting for a response to your questions leadership will know what they are eating for lunch before they get back to you. Good luck enjoying your own lunch or breaks between being unnecessarily stressed out and drained. 

I started at rumpke as a vehicle maintenance technician I was told that I would be able to learn and do more as I went a long. That was not the case the atmosphere is negative a lot. I like a lot of my co workers but I was constantly being told I was not getting jobs done fast enough while others would be allowed to stand around and take their time. Example I worked the night shift and was told we had a shift differential even with shift differential we still made less then the day shift. I was told I took 5 hours on a dry service which was the reason I was not allowed to do more mechanical related jobs or tasks. Then found out that a day shift employee had let a truck sit in the shop the whole day while doing a dry service. I never took 5 hours on a dry service the longest I ever took doing a dry service was 3 and a half hours that was including the follow up repairs. I brought this problem up with supervisor just for him to tell me I was being negative when I was not. I worked really hard for this company and was told I would be able to do more then tires and oil changes but was not given any chances minus 2 or 3 jobs in the year and a half there. I like what I do and literally had to ask 5 different times to do more then what I was doing and they would let me do a job then right back to the same thing. I watched 2 new hires with nowhere near the knowledge of experience as me get to do the jobs I was hired to do while I was stuck doing the task they should have been doing. Only to be told they had more experience than me but through work output did not match what I was being told. I would come back though based solely on the people I worked with I absolutely loved my supervisor he was the best supervisor I have ever had. How long do I have to wait to re apply and if hired back on what could I do to help improve the way things run 

I have been working at Rumpke for over two years and I couldn't be happier with my experience. This company truly cares about its employees and provides ample opportunities for growth and development.

Rumpke is well-managed, with a clear vision and strong leadership that inspires confidence. The management team is approachable and always willing to listen to new ideas and feedback. They are committed to creating a positive work environment and ensuring that employees feel valued and supported.

One of the standout aspects of working at Rumpke is the company's dedication to environmental sustainability. It's incredibly rewarding to be part of an organization that prioritizes eco-friendly practices and actively works towards making a positive impact on the planet. Rumpke's commitment to recycling and waste management is not just a business strategy; it's a core value that permeates everything we do.

The company culture at Rumpke is inclusive and collaborative, making it a great place to work for anyone looking to build a meaningful career. There are numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, and the company encourages employees to pursue their goals and take on new challenges.

Overall, Rumpke is a fantastic place to work. The combination of strong management, a supportive work environment, and a genuine commitment to environmental consciousness makes it an ideal employer for anyone looking to make a difference while growing their career.

Only good thing about rumpke is they will hire anyone so if you have little/no experience and want to get a taste for the industry you can get in. As for day to day work environment there’s a lot of cons. Basic facilities are extremely lacking. Roof leaks onto your toolbox, floor is completely destroyed, shop tools are always missing or not available. The majority of the fleet is CNG trucks and the shop is not remotely close to CNG compliant. No automatic fume evacuation, no auto rolling doors to ventilate and no sensors. Keep in mind the fleet has had CNG for years now and not even an attempt to retrofit the building has been made. 
Training is next to non existent. Even simple safety training such as “fall protection” which is required to have if working on top of the trucks is next to impossible to obtain. 
Ability to move up is impossible and directly hindered unless you are one of the favorites.
Major issues within the shop go unresolved and swept under the rug but if you as a mechanic slip up you’ll be heavily reprimanded and possibly suspended even if you did everything right.
Drivers are not held accountable for damage to company vehicles. 
Employees who speak up for themselves are passive aggressively punished or silenced. As for managers, they are solely motivated to hit their benchmarks and anyone who stands in the way is steam rolled.
In summary, if you’re new to the industry and just need a year or two to put on a resume come in and learn what you can but realize your time will be short until your eyes are opened to the chaos and dysfunctionality that riddles the company from top to bottom.

A typical day at work was getting up extremely early, be prepared to get dirty and stinky, deal with management riding me about "going to slow", (I did not agree), hoping to find all my stops and get back to the shop before the boss questions me.  Try to avoid some of the other drivers, who can be stuck up and mean.  I learned that although the pay was decent at times, there was a lot more safety concerns with the truck, the things people put in the trash and going to the landfill.  Management acted all safety conscious at first, but they rode me almost to insanity, like I was going to slow intentionally.  I think that was an abusive lie, to get me to break some safety rules and maybe laws to get the job done.  I am pretty sure he even intentionally embarrassed me in front of other drivers, because I did my paperwork on the clock. 
 Workplace culture was come in, fit in if you can, be appreciate of what Rumpke has done for you.  The hardest part of the job was the equipment, dumping at the landfill and dealing with my boss.  The most enjoyable part of my job was getting paid and enjoying the weekend off.

Rumpke is really a great company to work for... especially if your young and single. I was told it would be 10-12 hours a day M-F with about 4 hours on sat. You start at 3 or 4am... and work till about 4pm daily.. maybe more, depends on how fast you are. Sadly, by the time I got home and ate dinner, it was time for bed 7pm …. as I had to be up at 230am to be to work at 4. This being said, my wife got out of work at 7pm.... we only saw each other when the other was sleeping... it made it very hard on the marriage very quickly.
   I will say that the management and all of the staff I encountered were fantastic!!.. the training program (in house) was excellent, as well as the instructors. They took the time to answer questions and as members of the safety team, made sure we knew the proper and safe ways to do things.
   The road trainers were fantastic as well. They knew exactly where they were going, and how to train a newbie... without judgement and understanding (as we were new to this job)
  Over all great place to work... just sadly didn't work out for me due to the hours... I thought I could handle it.. but sadly I couldn't. I do want to thank Rumpke for giving me an opportunity.

I had insightful conversations with my manager on how I can improve and fine-tune my skills. 

Laid-back culture with a strong teamwork mentality. The company is growing, so there may be more opportunities in the next couple of years. 

The hardest part of the job was encapsulating the Rumpke voice without an official style guide or having an outdated example of how to write material. Sometimes challenging to get information promptly from other departmental team members. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was my departmental team. Fantastic group of funny, helpful and accepting people. I'm so happy I've been able to work with them and have a lot of genuine, heart-to-heat moments. 

Overall, a great place to work and gain experience. You'll meet great people who really want to do the right thing, especially with the value they place on recycling. 


I worked as a helper for almost 5 months. I started at 4am most days and learned how to throw trash and dump dumpsters on rear loaders. Management was great, always had time to listen and made sure to take care of the crew well. Most days were okay but the bad days could be very exhausting physically, days could be anywhere from 6-13 hours. Sometimes i would be on the back of the truck for the entire shift, some days it was light work. It is a dangerous job - you are out in the elements everyday, traffic doesn't always pay attention, and the trash itself can be sharp, very heavy and sometimes even a biohazard. Have seen needles in trailer parks, and I have gotten sick some weeks from being exposed to the trash I believe. Overall, I don't think i was getting paid enough for the things I had to endure at 15$ an hour but I don't regret working there. Most of the guys are great, you will learn a whole lot and the hours were actually convenient for me most of the time. If you are able to hang physically there are some good opportunities to move on the company and they will pay for your training to get your CDL.

There is poor managment all they care about is their equipment and routes getting done. My driver and i (i am a helper) were side swiped by a usps truck and still til this day our reporting supervisor never asked if we were ok instead he only asks "is the truck ok?" Even after the wreck he had us stay and help with yard waste with reynoldsburg trash which is against the law by the way  and as we did that my driver alerted him that he would go over 14 hrs which he can get a ticket with a cdl doing so the supervisor said "oh thats ok bud any helps better than none" so im sure the company got a hefty fine for that. the east Company at Columbus location does not care about its employees at all. pay is decent but as an employee you are taken advantage of and treated with utter disrespect with how the way the supervisors talk and look at you. As a loader when a supervisor pulls up to the truck they only communicate with the driver and will not even look at or talk to the helper. As a helper they make you feel you are nothing more than a number to them not an employee

During my time with the company, I found the work environment to be highly challenging in ways that extended beyond typical workplace pressures. The HR department was difficult to work with and did not foster a supportive or transparent atmosphere. Management practices often felt manipulative, creating a culture where employees needed to be extremely cautious about what they said, as information could be used against them.

The overall environment was toxic, leading to significant turnover. I witnessed nearly the entire department change during my time there, including the departure of long-tenured employees who left abruptly. This level of attrition speaks volumes about the underlying issues within the organization.

While there may be opportunities for improvement, my experience suggests that prospective employees should carefully evaluate whether this culture aligns with their professional values and expectations.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Rear load driver 5 salaries reported	$25.75 per hour
Truck driver 6 salaries reported	$26.75 per hour
Equipment operator 6 salaries reported	$25.50 per hour
Vehicle technician 2 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Diesel mechanic 2 salaries reported	$27.56 per hour

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