Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Operate collection trucks safely, service waste routes, and maintain vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The role also includes ensuring the vehicle meets the Company’s safety standards, adhering to all company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections—checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls—followed by reporting any safety issues. Drivers follow assigned route sheets, operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and transport refuse, and dispose of material at designated facilities. They interact courteously with customers and dispatchers, tag unsatisfactory containers, monitor waste for prohibited items, clean spills per safety standards, and keep the truck clean during each trip. Accurate completion of route productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports is essential, as is maintaining productivity standards and participating in the Company’s ReSOP safety program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸route management
- ▸waste loading
- ▸customer service
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
The position requires a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement, strong customer service skills, effective time management, and the ability to follow company policies and safety standards without taking inappropriate risks. Employees must demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, pride in their work, and the ability to meet schedules and resolve challenges.
Requirements
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety
- ▸honesty
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package complemented by a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase options, paid time off, and various employee assistance and discount programs. • 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