Republic Services

Republic Services

Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.

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CDL B Driver - 2nd Shift

Operate collection truck safely, service routes, and maintain vehicle compliance.

Chicago, Illinois, United States
30 - 30 USD
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Field

About the Role

A Driver‑CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous waste removal services while ensuring the vehicle complies with company safety standards, state and federal regulations, and daily vehicle condition reports are completed. The driver performs complete pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, reports safety issues, and follows route sheets to service each customer. They operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact and dispose of refuse, interact professionally with customers and dispatchers, and tag unsatisfactory containers according to procedures. Continuous monitoring of waste, cleaning spills, and maintaining vehicle readiness by cleaning equipment are required, as is completing productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports while meeting productivity standards. The role also involves following all safety policies, participating in the ReSOP program, and performing additional duties as assigned. • Perform pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections and complete daily vehicle condition reports. • Operate the collection truck safely along assigned routes, loading, compacting and disposing waste at designated facilities. • Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and colleagues while maintaining productivity standards. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers and clean accidental spills following safety protocols. • Keep the vehicle and equipment clean to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime. • Follow all company, state and federal safety regulations and participate in the ReSOP program.

Key Responsibilities

  • vehicle inspection
  • truck operation
  • waste disposal
  • customer interaction
  • spill cleanup
  • safety compliance

What You Bring

Excellent customer service, time management and follow‑through are essential; drivers must act professionally, uphold company policies, avoid undue risk, and take pride in their work. Minimum requirements include a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air‑brake endorsement, willingness to work the 2nd shift (start times between 12 pm and 8 pm), and an hourly rate of $30.80 with eligibility for a bonus plan. • Hold a valid Class B (or higher) CDL with air‑brake endorsement.

Requirements

  • class b cdl
  • air‑brake
  • customer service
  • time management
  • second shift
  • professionalism

Benefits

Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, health‑care and dependent‑care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, employee discount programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and other perks. Republic Services values employee effort, provides modern tools and technology for safe work, offers learning and growth opportunities, and lives its sustainability promise, inviting candidates to join a team that strives to leave the world better than it found it. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO). • Work the 2nd shift with start times between 12 pm and 8 pm; hourly rate $30.80 with bonus eligibility.

Work Environment

Field

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