Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Residential Driver (CDL B)
Operate collection trucks, service waste routes, ensure safety, compliance, and customer service.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with the company’s safety standards before operation, adheres to all company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address any defects promptly. Drivers perform thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls. They follow the route sheet and map, operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, and compact refuse, and dispose of material at the designated facility. Customer interaction is professional and courteous; drivers service each customer on the route, tag unsatisfactory containers, monitor waste for violations, and clean accidental spills according to safety standards. They continuously monitor vehicle condition, clean waste from the packer blade and truck body, and complete required route, productivity, and VCR reports to meet productivity standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸route management
- ▸waste loading
- ▸customer service
- ▸report completion
What You Bring
The role demands adherence to safety policies, active participation in the Company’s ReSOP program, and the ability to follow schedules, manage time efficiently, and maintain pride in work. Good customer service skills, honesty, trustworthiness, and a commitment to the company’s safety standards are essential. Minimum requirements include a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brakes endorsement. Pay ranges from $22.40 to $30.80 per hour, varying by locality.
Requirements
- ▸safety
- ▸time management
- ▸customer service
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brakes
Benefits
Employees benefit from continual investment in tools and technology, opportunities for learning and growth, and a collaborative environment where effort is valued and sustainability is a daily action. • 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 insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
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