Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Residential Rear Load Driver - CDL B
Operate collection truck, provide waste removal, ensure safety and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver‑CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards, follows all regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. The role includes performing comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, reading route sheets, and operating the truck’s manual or automatic controls to lift, load, and compact refuse. Drivers interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and colleagues, and tag unsatisfactory containers according to procedures. • Perform pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluids, safety equipment, and controls. • Report safety issues on standard forms and complete daily vehicle condition reports. • Operate the collection truck safely along assigned routes, loading, compacting, and disposing of waste at designated facilities. • Follow route sheets and maps, serving each customer as directed by dispatch. • Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers, ensuring timely service. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers according to procedures. • Monitor waste for prohibited materials and clean accidental spills following safety standards. • Keep the truck and packer blade clean during each disposal trip to maintain operational readiness. • Complete route, productivity, and other required reports accurately. • Meet productivity standards and adhere to all safety policies and the Company’s ReSOP program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸route navigation
- ▸container tagging
- ▸spill monitoring
- ▸productivity reporting
What You Bring
Applicants must hold a Class B (or higher) commercial driver’s license with an air‑brake endorsement and demonstrate strong customer service, time‑management, and safety‑first attitudes.
Requirements
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Field