Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL B / A - Residential Waste
Operate a collection truck to safely collect and dispose residential waste.
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 role also includes ensuring the vehicle meets the company's safety standards before each shift and adhering to all company, state, and federal regulations while operating the truck. Daily duties involve conducting thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and reporting any safety issues. The driver follows a designated route sheet, loads refuse, operates the compactor, and disposes of material at the proper facility, while interacting professionally with customers and dispatchers. The driver must monitor waste for unacceptable materials, tag unsatisfactory containers, clean accidental spills, and maintain the truck’s condition by removing waste from the packer blade and body on each trip. Completion of required route productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other documentation is essential to meet productivity standards and support the company’s safety programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸route navigation
- ▸compactor operation
- ▸customer service
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Key personal attributes include strong customer service skills, reliable time management, the ability to follow schedules and policies, and a pride in workmanship. Employees are expected to promote safety, avoid unnecessary risks, and uphold the company's values of integrity and teamwork.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety
- ▸integrity
- ▸teamwork
- ▸workmanship
Benefits
Minimum qualifications are a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement. Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive rewards package that includes health, retirement, and paid time‑off benefits. The organization focuses on sustainable growth through recycling, waste management, environmental solutions, and innovative circularity projects, earning recognitions such as Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies and Great Place to Work. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers while contributing to a more sustainable world. • 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. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
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