Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Operate collection truck safely, provide waste removal services and maintain vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous waste removal services. The driver must ensure the vehicle complies with company safety standards, adhere to all company, state and federal regulations, and complete daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects. Before and after each shift the driver performs a complete inspection of tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls, reporting any issues on standard forms. While on route, the driver follows the route sheet and map, operates manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact and dispose of refuse at the designated facility, and tags unsatisfactory containers according to department procedures. The driver interacts courteously with customers, dispatchers and coworkers to ensure timely service, monitors waste for unacceptable material, cleans accidental spills, and keeps the truck clean by removing waste from the packer blade and body. All required route, productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports are completed to maintain productivity standards and safety policies, including participation in the ReSOP program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸route navigation
- ▸load management
- ▸report completion
- ▸customer interaction
What You Bring
Key personal attributes include strong customer service skills, honest and trustworthy conduct, effective time management, adherence to schedules, and a commitment to company safety standards without taking inappropriate risks. The driver takes pride in the work and strives to achieve all goals.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸honest trustworthy
- ▸time management
- ▸schedule adherence
- ▸safety commitment
Benefits
Minimum requirements are a Class B or higher commercial driver’s license with an air‑brake endorsement. Pay ranges from $21.35 to $29.37 per hour, varying by locality. • 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 Environment
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